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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,746.88, 17,580.96 and 9,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,746.88, 17,580.96 and 9,221.76 is: 12,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,746.88 : 17,580.96 = 9,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,746.88/17,580.96 = 9,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,746.88x = 17,580.96 × 9,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,746.88x = 162,127,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,127,393.69/12,746.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,718.99

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