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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.08, 17,013.72 and 7,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.08, 17,013.72 and 7,023.12 is: 9,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.08 : 17,013.72 = 7,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.08/17,013.72 = 7,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.08x = 17,013.72 × 7,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.08x = 119,489,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,489,397.21/12,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.46

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