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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.42, 17,017.08 and 8,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.42, 17,017.08 and 8,353.08 is: 11,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.42 : 17,017.08 = 8,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.42/17,017.08 = 8,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.42x = 17,017.08 × 8,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.42x = 142,145,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,145,030.61/12,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.19

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