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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.75, 16,884.02 and 7,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.75, 16,884.02 and 7,265.75 is: 10,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.75 : 16,884.02 = 7,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.75/16,884.02 = 7,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.75x = 16,884.02 × 7,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.75x = 122,675,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675,031.99/12,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.59

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