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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,424.16, 17,033.40 and 12,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,424.16, 17,033.40 and 12,203.04 is: 16,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,424.16 : 17,033.40 = 12,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,424.16/17,033.40 = 12,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,424.16x = 17,033.40 × 12,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,424.16x = 207,859,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,859,261.54/12,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.25

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