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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.69, 16,936.83 and 7,558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.69, 16,936.83 and 7,558.92 is: 10,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.69 : 16,936.83 = 7,558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.69/16,936.83 = 7,558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.69x = 16,936.83 × 7,558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.69x = 128,024,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,024,143.02/12,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.33

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