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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,883.38, 17,645.86 and 12,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,883.38, 17,645.86 and 12,126.84 is: 16,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,883.38 : 17,645.86 = 12,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,883.38/17,645.86 = 12,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,883.38x = 17,645.86 × 12,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,883.38x = 213,988,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,988,520.88/12,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.66

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