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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.54, 17,166.33 and 8,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.54, 17,166.33 and 8,248.50 is: 11,375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.54 : 17,166.33 = 8,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.54/17,166.33 = 8,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.54x = 17,166.33 × 8,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.54x = 141,596,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,596,473.01/12,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.46

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