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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,814.58, 17,657.88 and 9,452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,814.58, 17,657.88 and 9,452.07 is: 13,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,814.58 : 17,657.88 = 9,452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,814.58/17,657.88 = 9,452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,814.58x = 17,657.88 × 9,452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,814.58x = 166,903,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,903,517.81/12,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.50

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