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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.66, 16,850.36 and 7,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.66, 16,850.36 and 7,431.66 is: 10,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.66 : 16,850.36 = 7,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.66/16,850.36 = 7,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.66x = 16,850.36 × 7,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.66x = 125,226,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,226,164.98/12,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.96

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