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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.87, 17,143.92 and 7,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.87, 17,143.92 and 7,046.28 is: 9,723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.87 : 17,143.92 = 7,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.87/17,143.92 = 7,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.87x = 17,143.92 × 7,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.87x = 120,800,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,800,860.62/12,423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.29

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