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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,775.60, 17,625.43 and 9,426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,775.60, 17,625.43 and 9,426.41 is: 13,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,775.60 : 17,625.43 = 9,426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,775.60/17,625.43 = 9,426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,775.60x = 17,625.43 × 9,426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,775.60x = 166,144,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,144,529.61/12,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.83

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