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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.53, 17,090.87 and 10,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.53, 17,090.87 and 10,033.29 is: 13,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.53 : 17,090.87 = 10,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.53/17,090.87 = 10,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.53x = 17,090.87 × 10,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.53x = 171,477,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,477,604.90/12,385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.00

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