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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.44, 17,529.72 and 8,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.44, 17,529.72 and 8,466.73 is: 11,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.44 : 17,529.72 = 8,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.44/17,529.72 = 8,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.44x = 17,529.72 × 8,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.44x = 148,419,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419,330.64/12,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.78

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