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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,505.29, 17,222.28 and 12,233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,505.29, 17,222.28 and 12,233.13 is: 16,847.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,505.29 : 17,222.28 = 12,233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,505.29/17,222.28 = 12,233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,505.29x = 17,222.28 × 12,233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,505.29x = 210,682,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,682,390.14/12,505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.46

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