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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.23, 16,641.79 and 7,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.23, 16,641.79 and 7,026.90 is: 9,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.23 : 16,641.79 = 7,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.23/16,641.79 = 7,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.23x = 16,641.79 × 7,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.23x = 116,940,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,940,207.79/12,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.15

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