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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.59, 17,390.37 and 12,128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.59, 17,390.37 and 12,128.31 is: 16,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.59 : 17,390.37 = 12,128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.59/17,390.37 = 12,128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.59x = 17,390.37 × 12,128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.59x = 210,915,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,915,798.37/12,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.41

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