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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.44, 17,928.19 and 7,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.44, 17,928.19 and 7,023.11 is: 9,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.44 : 17,928.19 = 7,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.44/17,928.19 = 7,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.44x = 17,928.19 × 7,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.44x = 125,911,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911,530.10/12,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.89

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