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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.16, 17,014.44 and 7,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.16, 17,014.44 and 7,023.28 is: 9,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.16 : 17,014.44 = 7,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.16/17,014.44 = 7,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.16x = 17,014.44 × 7,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.16x = 119,497,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,497,176.16/12,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.81

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