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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,733.29, 17,589.66 and 12,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,733.29, 17,589.66 and 12,110.51 is: 16,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,733.29 : 17,589.66 = 12,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,733.29/17,589.66 = 12,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,733.29x = 17,589.66 × 12,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,733.29x = 213,019,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,019,797.30/12,733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.36

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