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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.78, 17,177.70 and 7,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.78, 17,177.70 and 7,144.24 is: 9,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.78 : 17,177.70 = 7,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.78/17,177.70 = 7,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.78x = 17,177.70 × 7,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.78x = 122,721,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,721,611.45/12,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.50

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