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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.88, 17,029.81 and 8,344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.88, 17,029.81 and 8,344.07 is: 11,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.88 : 17,029.81 = 8,344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.88/17,029.81 = 8,344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.88x = 17,029.81 × 8,344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.88x = 142,097,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,097,926.73/12,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.68

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