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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.84, 17,632.08 and 9,417.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.84, 17,632.08 and 9,417.47 is: 13,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.84 : 17,632.08 = 9,417.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.84/17,632.08 = 9,417.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.84x = 17,632.08 × 9,417.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.84x = 166,049,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049,496.28/12,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.27

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