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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.34, 17,471.01 and 9,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.34, 17,471.01 and 9,526.06 is: 13,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.34 : 17,471.01 = 9,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.34/17,471.01 = 9,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.34x = 17,471.01 × 9,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.34x = 166,429,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,429,893.50/12,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,130.21

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