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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.63, 17,423.56 and 7,320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.63, 17,423.56 and 7,320.88 is: 10,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.63 : 17,423.56 = 7,320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.63/17,423.56 = 7,320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.63x = 17,423.56 × 7,320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.63x = 127,555,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,555,704.82/12,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.12

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