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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.46, 17,011.65 and 7,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.46, 17,011.65 and 7,022.14 is: 9,690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.46 : 17,011.65 = 7,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.46/17,011.65 = 7,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.46x = 17,011.65 × 7,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.46x = 119,458,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,458,187.93/12,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.41

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