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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.47, 17,477.39 and 9,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.47, 17,477.39 and 9,493.25 is: 13,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.47 : 17,477.39 = 9,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.47/17,477.39 = 9,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.47x = 17,477.39 × 9,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.47x = 165,917,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,917,168.96/12,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.72

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