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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.14, 17,026.47 and 7,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.14, 17,026.47 and 7,033.05 is: 9,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.14 : 17,026.47 = 7,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.14/17,026.47 = 7,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.14x = 17,026.47 × 7,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.14x = 119,748,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,748,014.83/12,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.52

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