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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.76, 16,851.24 and 10,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.76, 16,851.24 and 10,330 is: 14,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.76 : 16,851.24 = 10,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.76/16,851.24 = 10,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.76x = 16,851.24 × 10,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.76x = 174,073,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,073,309.20/12,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.90

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