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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.60, 16,887.99 and 8,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.60, 16,887.99 and 8,053 is: 11,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.60 : 16,887.99 = 8,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.60/16,887.99 = 8,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.60x = 16,887.99 × 8,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.60x = 135,998,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,983.47/12,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.75

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