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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.02, 17,004.21 and 7,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.02, 17,004.21 and 7,019.06 is: 9,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.02 : 17,004.21 = 7,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.02/17,004.21 = 7,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.02x = 17,004.21 × 7,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.02x = 119,353,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,353,570.24/12,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.63

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