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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.06, 17,017.49 and 8,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.06, 17,017.49 and 8,023.25 is: 11,076.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.06 : 17,017.49 = 8,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.06/17,017.49 = 8,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.06x = 17,017.49 × 8,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.06x = 136,535,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,535,451.44/12,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.98

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