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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.62, 17,026.02 and 7,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.62, 17,026.02 and 7,863.50 is: 10,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.62 : 17,026.02 = 7,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.62/17,026.02 = 7,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.62x = 17,026.02 × 7,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.62x = 133,884,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,884,108.27/12,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.22

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