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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.36, 16,899.50 and 11,347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.36, 16,899.50 and 11,347.63 is: 15,675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.36 : 16,899.50 = 11,347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.36/16,899.50 = 11,347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.36x = 16,899.50 × 11,347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.36x = 191,769,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,769,259.31/12,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.92

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