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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.73, 16,624.68 and 8,463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.73, 16,624.68 and 8,463.33 is: 11,666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.73 : 16,624.68 = 8,463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.73/16,624.68 = 8,463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.73x = 16,624.68 × 8,463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.73x = 140,700,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,700,152.98/12,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.94

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