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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.55, 16,923.04 and 7,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.55, 16,923.04 and 7,726.52 is: 10,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.55 : 16,923.04 = 7,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.55/16,923.04 = 7,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.55x = 16,923.04 × 7,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.55x = 130,756,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,756,230.01/12,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.32

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