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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.92, 16,595.52 and 7,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.92, 16,595.52 and 7,244 is: 9,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.92 : 16,595.52 = 7,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.92/16,595.52 = 7,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.92x = 16,595.52 × 7,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.92x = 120,217,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,217,946.88/12,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.90

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