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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.79, 17,007.44 and 7,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.79, 17,007.44 and 7,542.23 is: 10,408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.79 : 17,007.44 = 7,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.79/17,007.44 = 7,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.79x = 17,007.44 × 7,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.79x = 128,274,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,274,024.19/12,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.65

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