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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.20, 16,632.93 and 7,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.20, 16,632.93 and 7,017.57 is: 9,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.20 : 16,632.93 = 7,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.20/16,632.93 = 7,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.20x = 16,632.93 × 7,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.20x = 116,722,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,722,750.58/12,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.96

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