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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.13, 16,881.96 and 7,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.13, 16,881.96 and 7,453.27 is: 10,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.13 : 16,881.96 = 7,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.13/16,881.96 = 7,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.13x = 16,881.96 × 7,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.13x = 125,825,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,825,806.01/12,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.66

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