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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.19, 17,002.08 and 7,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.19, 17,002.08 and 7,015.50 is: 9,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.19 : 17,002.08 = 7,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.19/17,002.08 = 7,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.19x = 17,002.08 × 7,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.19x = 119,278,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,278,092.24/12,320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.51

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