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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,931.69, 17,845.06 and 7,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,931.69, 17,845.06 and 7,266.67 is: 10,027.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,931.69 : 17,845.06 = 7,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,931.69/17,845.06 = 7,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,931.69x = 17,845.06 × 7,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,931.69x = 129,674,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,674,162.15/12,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.63

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