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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.29, 16,636.52 and 7,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.29, 16,636.52 and 7,275.24 is: 10,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.29 : 16,636.52 = 7,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.29/16,636.52 = 7,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.29x = 16,636.52 × 7,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.29x = 121,034,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,034,639.39/12,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.96

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