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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.33, 17,249.81 and 11,875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.33, 17,249.81 and 11,875.89 is: 16,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.33 : 17,249.81 = 11,875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.33/17,249.81 = 11,875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.33x = 17,249.81 × 11,875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.33x = 204,856,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,856,786.70/12,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,410.43

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