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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.83, 17,026.32 and 7,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.83, 17,026.32 and 7,033.33 is: 9,705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.83 : 17,026.32 = 7,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.83/17,026.32 = 7,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.83x = 17,026.32 × 7,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.83x = 119,751,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,751,727.25/12,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.27

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