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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.58, 16,852.20 and 9,033.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.58, 16,852.20 and 9,033.18 is: 12,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.58 : 16,852.20 = 9,033.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.58/16,852.20 = 9,033.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.58x = 16,852.20 × 9,033.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.58x = 152,228,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,228,956.00/12,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.69

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