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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.23, 17,006.04 and 6,734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.23, 17,006.04 and 6,734.23 is: 9,293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.23 : 17,006.04 = 6,734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.23/17,006.04 = 6,734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.23x = 17,006.04 × 6,734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.23x = 114,522,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,522,584.75/12,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.23

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