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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.92, 17,478.86 and 7,365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.92, 17,478.86 and 7,365.15 is: 10,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.92 : 17,478.86 = 7,365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.92/17,478.86 = 7,365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.92x = 17,478.86 × 7,365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.92x = 128,734,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,734,388.90/12,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.83

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