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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,304.58, 16,982.26 and 7,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,304.58, 16,982.26 and 7,823.66 is: 10,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,304.58 : 16,982.26 = 7,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,304.58/16,982.26 = 7,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,304.58x = 16,982.26 × 7,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,304.58x = 132,863,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,863,323.80/12,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.88

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