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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.42, 17,017.16 and 7,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.42, 17,017.16 and 7,296.24 is: 10,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.42 : 17,017.16 = 7,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.42/17,017.16 = 7,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.42x = 17,017.16 × 7,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.42x = 124,161,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,161,283.48/12,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.51

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