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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,828.33, 17,706.05 and 7,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,828.33, 17,706.05 and 7,524.86 is: 10,386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,828.33 : 17,706.05 = 7,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,828.33/17,706.05 = 7,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,828.33x = 17,706.05 × 7,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,828.33x = 133,235,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,235,547.40/12,828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.04

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