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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,764.32, 17,623.44 and 9,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,764.32, 17,623.44 and 9,407.52 is: 12,988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,764.32 : 17,623.44 = 9,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,764.32/17,623.44 = 9,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,764.32x = 17,623.44 × 9,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,764.32x = 165,792,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,792,864.27/12,764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.77

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