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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.59, 17,074.47 and 7,336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.59, 17,074.47 and 7,336.47 is: 10,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.59 : 17,074.47 = 7,336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.59/17,074.47 = 7,336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.59x = 17,074.47 × 7,336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.59x = 125,266,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,266,336.92/12,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.69

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