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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.23, 17,998.46 and 7,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.23, 17,998.46 and 7,101.55 is: 10,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.23 : 17,998.46 = 7,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.23/17,998.46 = 7,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.23x = 17,998.46 × 7,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.23x = 127,816,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,816,963.61/12,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.53

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