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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.24, 17,553.96 and 7,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.24, 17,553.96 and 7,131.24 is: 9,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.24 : 17,553.96 = 7,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.24/17,553.96 = 7,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.24x = 17,553.96 × 7,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.24x = 125,181,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,181,501.71/12,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.13

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