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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,433.20, 17,150.54 and 7,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,433.20, 17,150.54 and 7,955.30 is: 10,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,433.20 : 17,150.54 = 7,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,433.20/17,150.54 = 7,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,433.20x = 17,150.54 × 7,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,433.20x = 136,437,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,437,690.86/12,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.66

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