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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.54, 17,407.23 and 7,308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.54, 17,407.23 and 7,308.41 is: 10,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.54 : 17,407.23 = 7,308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.54/17,407.23 = 7,308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.54x = 17,407.23 × 7,308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.54x = 127,219,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,219,173.80/12,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.12

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