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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.67, 17,298.36 and 7,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.67, 17,298.36 and 7,227.36 is: 9,974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.67 : 17,298.36 = 7,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.67/17,298.36 = 7,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.67x = 17,298.36 × 7,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.67x = 125,021,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,021,475.13/12,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.85

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