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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.96, 17,028.72 and 7,620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.96, 17,028.72 and 7,620.96 is: 10,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.96 : 17,028.72 = 7,620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.96/17,028.72 = 7,620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.96x = 17,028.72 × 7,620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.96x = 129,775,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,775,193.97/12,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.78

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