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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.03, 16,591.36 and 6,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.03, 16,591.36 and 6,717.74 is: 9,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.03 : 16,591.36 = 6,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.03/16,591.36 = 6,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.03x = 16,591.36 × 6,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.03x = 111,456,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,456,336.68/12,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.23

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