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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.00, 17,281.25 and 12,141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.00, 17,281.25 and 12,141.05 is: 16,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.00 : 17,281.25 = 12,141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.00/17,281.25 = 12,141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.00x = 17,281.25 × 12,141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.00x = 209,812,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,812,593.87/12,614.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.32

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