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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,973.88, 17,897.74 and 12,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,973.88, 17,897.74 and 12,470.92 is: 17,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973.88 : 17,897.74 = 12,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973.88/17,897.74 = 12,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973.88x = 17,897.74 × 12,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973.88x = 223,201,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,201,283.72/12,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.90

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