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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.75, 17,033.21 and 8,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.75, 17,033.21 and 8,292.56 is: 11,453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.75 : 17,033.21 = 8,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.75/17,033.21 = 8,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.75x = 17,033.21 × 8,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.75x = 141,248,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,248,789.29/12,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,453.15

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