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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,494.57, 17,235.68 and 8,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,494.57, 17,235.68 and 8,013.33 is: 11,054.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,494.57 : 17,235.68 = 8,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,494.57/17,235.68 = 8,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,494.57x = 17,235.68 × 8,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,494.57x = 138,115,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,115,151.55/12,494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.02

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