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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.72, 17,478.36 and 7,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.72, 17,478.36 and 7,363.52 is: 10,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.72 : 17,478.36 = 7,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.72/17,478.36 = 7,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.72x = 17,478.36 × 7,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.72x = 128,702,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,702,253.43/12,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.26

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