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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.12, 17,007.72 and 7,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.12, 17,007.72 and 7,019.76 is: 9,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.12 : 17,007.72 = 7,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.12/17,007.72 = 7,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.12x = 17,007.72 × 7,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.12x = 119,390,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,390,112.55/12,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.52

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