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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.51, 17,022.44 and 7,300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.51, 17,022.44 and 7,300.53 is: 10,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.51 : 17,022.44 = 7,300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.51/17,022.44 = 7,300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.51x = 17,022.44 × 7,300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.51x = 124,272,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,272,852.14/12,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.03

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