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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.52, 17,477.58 and 9,538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.52, 17,477.58 and 9,538.36 is: 13,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.52 : 17,477.58 = 9,538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.52/17,477.58 = 9,538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.52x = 17,477.58 × 9,538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.52x = 166,707,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,707,449.97/12,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.04

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