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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.04, 16,564.98 and 8,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.04, 16,564.98 and 8,483.16 is: 11,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.04 : 16,564.98 = 8,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.04/16,564.98 = 8,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.04x = 16,564.98 × 8,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.04x = 140,523,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,523,375.74/12,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.93

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