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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.66, 17,014.29 and 7,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.66, 17,014.29 and 7,855.61 is: 10,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.66 : 17,014.29 = 7,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.66/17,014.29 = 7,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.66x = 17,014.29 × 7,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.66x = 133,657,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,657,626.67/12,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.70

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