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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.64, 17,019.21 and 7,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.64, 17,019.21 and 7,296.73 is: 10,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.64 : 17,019.21 = 7,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.64/17,019.21 = 7,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.64x = 17,019.21 × 7,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.64x = 124,184,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,184,580.18/12,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.59

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