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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.96, 17,011.71 and 7,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.96, 17,011.71 and 7,021.80 is: 9,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.96 : 17,011.71 = 7,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.96/17,011.71 = 7,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.96x = 17,011.71 × 7,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.96x = 119,452,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,452,825.28/12,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.59

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