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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.44, 17,002.16 and 7,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.44, 17,002.16 and 7,015.16 is: 9,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.44 : 17,002.16 = 7,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.44/17,002.16 = 7,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.44x = 17,002.16 × 7,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.44x = 119,272,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,272,872.75/12,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.89

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