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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.61, 16,566.90 and 10,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.61, 16,566.90 and 10,335.83 is: 14,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.61 : 16,566.90 = 10,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.61/16,566.90 = 10,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.61x = 16,566.90 × 10,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.61x = 171,232,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,232,579.19/12,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.59

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