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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.06, 17,018.87 and 8,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.06, 17,018.87 and 8,024.25 is: 11,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.06 : 17,018.87 = 8,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.06/17,018.87 = 8,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.06x = 17,018.87 × 8,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.06x = 136,563,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563,667.60/12,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.36

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