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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.26, 17,062.38 and 8,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.26, 17,062.38 and 8,833.32 is: 12,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.26 : 17,062.38 = 8,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.26/17,062.38 = 8,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.26x = 17,062.38 × 8,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.26x = 150,717,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,717,462.50/12,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.95

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