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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.03, 17,277.29 and 12,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.03, 17,277.29 and 12,230.48 is: 16,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.03 : 17,277.29 = 12,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.03/17,277.29 = 12,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.03x = 17,277.29 × 12,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.03x = 211,309,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,309,549.80/12,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.47

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