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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,923.91, 17,833.50 and 7,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,923.91, 17,833.50 and 7,257.51 is: 10,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,923.91 : 17,833.50 = 7,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,923.91/17,833.50 = 7,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,923.91x = 17,833.50 × 7,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,923.91x = 129,426,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,426,804.59/12,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.52

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