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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.41, 17,015.77 and 7,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.41, 17,015.77 and 7,295.24 is: 10,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.41 : 17,015.77 = 7,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.41/17,015.77 = 7,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.41x = 17,015.77 × 7,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.41x = 124,134,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,134,125.93/12,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.13

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