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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.78, 17,933.86 and 7,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.78, 17,933.86 and 7,329.24 is: 10,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.78 : 17,933.86 = 7,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.78/17,933.86 = 7,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.78x = 17,933.86 × 7,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.78x = 131,441,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,441,564.07/12,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.95

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