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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.59, 17,489.48 and 7,295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.59, 17,489.48 and 7,295.23 is: 10,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.59 : 17,489.48 = 7,295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.59/17,489.48 = 7,295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.59x = 17,489.48 × 7,295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.59x = 127,589,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,589,698.98/12,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.17

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