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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.37, 17,016.01 and 7,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.37, 17,016.01 and 7,548.33 is: 10,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.37 : 17,016.01 = 7,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.37/17,016.01 = 7,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.37x = 17,016.01 × 7,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.37x = 128,442,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,442,458.76/12,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.22

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