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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,504.02, 17,247.40 and 8,020.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,504.02, 17,247.40 and 8,020.67 is: 11,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,504.02 : 17,247.40 = 8,020.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,504.02/17,247.40 = 8,020.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,504.02x = 17,247.40 × 8,020.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,504.02x = 138,335,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,335,577.42/12,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.29

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