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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.38, 17,141.77 and 6,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.38, 17,141.77 and 6,832.38 is: 9,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.38 : 17,141.77 = 6,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.38/17,141.77 = 6,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.38x = 17,141.77 × 6,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.38x = 117,118,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,118,983.72/12,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.83

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