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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.56, 17,020.39 and 6,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.56, 17,020.39 and 6,668.30 is: 9,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.56 : 17,020.39 = 6,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.56/17,020.39 = 6,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.56x = 17,020.39 × 6,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.56x = 113,497,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497,066.64/12,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.30

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