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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.24, 17,067.84 and 11,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.24, 17,067.84 and 11,033.66 is: 15,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.24 : 17,067.84 = 11,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.24/17,067.84 = 11,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.24x = 17,067.84 × 11,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.24x = 188,320,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,320,743.49/12,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.55

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