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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.84, 16,983.41 and 10,340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.84, 16,983.41 and 10,340.93 is: 14,239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.84 : 16,983.41 = 10,340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.84/16,983.41 = 10,340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.84x = 16,983.41 × 10,340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.84x = 175,624,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,624,117.35/12,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.21

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