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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,700.94, 17,511.81 and 9,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,700.94, 17,511.81 and 9,333.50 is: 12,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,700.94 : 17,511.81 = 9,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,700.94/17,511.81 = 9,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,700.94x = 17,511.81 × 9,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,700.94x = 163,446,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,446,478.64/12,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.85

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