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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,353.33, 17,050.82 and 7,634.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,353.33, 17,050.82 and 7,634.94 is: 10,538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,353.33 : 17,050.82 = 7,634.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,353.33/17,050.82 = 7,634.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,353.33x = 17,050.82 × 7,634.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,353.33x = 130,181,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,181,949.48/12,353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.21

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