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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.67, 17,138.10 and 7,314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.67, 17,138.10 and 7,314.37 is: 10,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.67 : 17,138.10 = 7,314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.67/17,138.10 = 7,314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.67x = 17,138.10 × 7,314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.67x = 125,354,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,354,404.50/12,419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.22

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