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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,967.50, 17,898.39 and 7,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,967.50, 17,898.39 and 7,381.74 is: 10,188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,967.50 : 17,898.39 = 7,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,967.50/17,898.39 = 7,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,967.50x = 17,898.39 × 7,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,967.50x = 132,121,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121,261.40/12,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.65

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