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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.01, 16,852.95 and 10,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.01, 16,852.95 and 10,331.25 is: 14,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.01 : 16,852.95 = 10,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.01/16,852.95 = 10,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.01x = 16,852.95 × 10,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.01x = 174,112,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,112,039.69/12,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.62

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