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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.01, 16,847.45 and 10,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.01, 16,847.45 and 10,327.25 is: 14,239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.01 : 16,847.45 = 10,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.01/16,847.45 = 10,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.01x = 16,847.45 × 10,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.01x = 173,987,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,987,828.01/12,219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.11

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