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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.23, 17,024.43 and 7,030.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.23, 17,024.43 and 7,030.19 is: 9,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.23 : 17,024.43 = 7,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.23/17,024.43 = 7,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.23x = 17,024.43 × 7,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.23x = 119,684,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,684,892.42/12,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.91

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