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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836.16, 17,714.36 and 7,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,836.16, 17,714.36 and 7,247.04 is: 10,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,836.16 : 17,714.36 = 7,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,836.16/17,714.36 = 7,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,836.16x = 17,714.36 × 7,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,836.16x = 128,376,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,376,675.49/12,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.17

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