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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.63, 17,027.48 and 7,367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.63, 17,027.48 and 7,367.63 is: 10,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.63 : 17,027.48 = 7,367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.63/17,027.48 = 7,367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.63x = 17,027.48 × 7,367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.63x = 125,452,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,452,105.75/12,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.90

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