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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.90, 16,998.93 and 7,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.90, 16,998.93 and 7,014.02 is: 9,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.90 : 16,998.93 = 7,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.90/16,998.93 = 7,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.90x = 16,998.93 × 7,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.90x = 119,230,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,230,750.00/12,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.47

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