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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.06, 17,014.73 and 7,296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.06, 17,014.73 and 7,296.17 is: 10,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.06 : 17,014.73 = 7,296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.06/17,014.73 = 7,296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.06x = 17,014.73 × 7,296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.06x = 124,142,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,142,241.03/12,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.08

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