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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.62, 17,019.78 and 7,299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.62, 17,019.78 and 7,299.34 is: 10,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.62 : 17,019.78 = 7,299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.62/17,019.78 = 7,299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.62x = 17,019.78 × 7,299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.62x = 124,233,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,233,160.95/12,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.72

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