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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.88, 17,067.96 and 7,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.88, 17,067.96 and 7,332.24 is: 10,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.88 : 17,067.96 = 7,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.88/17,067.96 = 7,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.88x = 17,067.96 × 7,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.88x = 125,146,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,146,379.03/12,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.84

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