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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.23, 17,022.96 and 8,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.23, 17,022.96 and 8,982.97 is: 12,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.23 : 17,022.96 = 8,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.23/17,022.96 = 8,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.23x = 17,022.96 × 8,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.23x = 152,916,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,916,696.43/12,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.80

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