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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.19, 17,006.72 and 7,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.19, 17,006.72 and 7,607.55 is: 10,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.19 : 17,006.72 = 7,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.19/17,006.72 = 7,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.19x = 17,006.72 × 7,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.19x = 129,379,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,379,472.74/12,323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.86

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