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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.93, 17,026.67 and 7,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.93, 17,026.67 and 7,302.26 is: 10,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.93 : 17,026.67 = 7,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.93/17,026.67 = 7,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.93x = 17,026.67 × 7,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.93x = 124,333,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,333,171.27/12,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.50

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