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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.94, 17,431.96 and 7,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.94, 17,431.96 and 7,327.68 is: 10,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.94 : 17,431.96 = 7,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.94/17,431.96 = 7,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.94x = 17,431.96 × 7,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.94x = 127,735,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,735,806.33/12,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.93

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