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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,315.54, 16,995.21 and 7,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,315.54, 16,995.21 and 7,010.24 is: 9,673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,315.54 : 16,995.21 = 7,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,315.54/16,995.21 = 7,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,315.54x = 16,995.21 × 7,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,315.54x = 119,140,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,140,415.97/12,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.99

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