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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,768.54, 17,620.26 and 7,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,768.54, 17,620.26 and 7,390.23 is: 10,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,768.54 : 17,620.26 = 7,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,768.54/17,620.26 = 7,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,768.54x = 17,620.26 × 7,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,768.54x = 130,217,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,217,867.85/12,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.34

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