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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,427.79, 17,144.70 and 7,389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,427.79, 17,144.70 and 7,389.15 is: 10,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,427.79 : 17,144.70 = 7,389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,427.79/17,144.70 = 7,389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,427.79x = 17,144.70 × 7,389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,427.79x = 126,684,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,684,760.01/12,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.67

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