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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,971.64, 17,901.90 and 9,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,971.64, 17,901.90 and 9,973.56 is: 13,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,971.64 : 17,901.90 = 9,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,971.64/17,901.90 = 9,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,971.64x = 17,901.90 × 9,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,971.64x = 178,545,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,545,673.76/12,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.31

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