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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.36, 16,563.79 and 10,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.36, 16,563.79 and 10,333.58 is: 14,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.36 : 16,563.79 = 10,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.36/16,563.79 = 10,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.36x = 16,563.79 × 10,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.36x = 171,163,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,163,179.17/12,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.48

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