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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.73, 18,802.23 and 4,210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.73, 18,802.23 and 4,210.17 is: 6,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.73 : 18,802.23 = 4,210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.73/18,802.23 = 4,210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.73x = 18,802.23 × 4,210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.73x = 79,160,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,160,584.68/12,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,315.80

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