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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.96, 17,166.96 and 7,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.96, 17,166.96 and 7,063.23 is: 9,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.96 : 17,166.96 = 7,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.96/17,166.96 = 7,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.96x = 17,166.96 × 7,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.96x = 121,254,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,254,186.88/12,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,745.59

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