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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.48, 16,597.26 and 9,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.48, 16,597.26 and 9,049.44 is: 12,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.48 : 16,597.26 = 9,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.48/16,597.26 = 9,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.48x = 16,597.26 × 9,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.48x = 150,195,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,195,908.53/12,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.50

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