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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.32, 18,250.98 and 2,933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.32, 18,250.98 and 2,933.32 is: 4,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.32 : 18,250.98 = 2,933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.32/18,250.98 = 2,933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.32x = 18,250.98 × 2,933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.32x = 53,535,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535,964.65/12,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.98

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