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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.83, 17,015.09 and 7,024.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.83, 17,015.09 and 7,024.53 is: 9,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.83 : 17,015.09 = 7,024.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.83/17,015.09 = 7,024.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.83x = 17,015.09 × 7,024.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.83x = 119,523,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523,010.16/12,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.81

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