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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,991.76, 17,928.57 and 7,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,991.76, 17,928.57 and 7,023.43 is: 9,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,991.76 : 17,928.57 = 7,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,991.76/17,928.57 = 7,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,991.76x = 17,928.57 × 7,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,991.76x = 125,920,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,920,004.30/12,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.30

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