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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,321.36, 16,996.32 and 7,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,321.36, 16,996.32 and 7,015.08 is: 9,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,321.36 : 16,996.32 = 7,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,321.36/16,996.32 = 7,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,321.36x = 16,996.32 × 7,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,321.36x = 119,230,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,230,544.51/12,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.74

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