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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.68, 17,001.90 and 7,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.68, 17,001.90 and 7,015.48 is: 9,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.68 : 17,001.90 = 7,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.68/17,001.90 = 7,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.68x = 17,001.90 × 7,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.68x = 119,276,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,276,489.41/12,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.00

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