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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.78, 17,936.62 and 7,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.78, 17,936.62 and 7,331.24 is: 10,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.78 : 17,936.62 = 7,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.78/17,936.62 = 7,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.78x = 17,936.62 × 7,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.78x = 131,497,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,497,666.01/12,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.71

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