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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,393.93, 17,102.43 and 7,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,393.93, 17,102.43 and 7,357.26 is: 10,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,393.93 : 17,102.43 = 7,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,393.93/17,102.43 = 7,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,393.93x = 17,102.43 × 7,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,393.93x = 125,827,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,827,024.14/12,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.31

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