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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.80, 16,997.39 and 8,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.80, 16,997.39 and 8,925.04 is: 12,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.80 : 16,997.39 = 8,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.80/16,997.39 = 8,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.80x = 16,997.39 × 8,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.80x = 151,702,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,702,385.65/12,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.73

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