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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.97, 16,801.67 and 12,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.97, 16,801.67 and 12,033.52 is: 16,498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.97 : 16,801.67 = 12,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.97/16,801.67 = 12,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.97x = 16,801.67 × 12,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.97x = 202,183,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,183,231.98/12,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.06

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