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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,921.81, 17,833.47 and 8,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,921.81, 17,833.47 and 8,206.10 is: 11,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,921.81 : 17,833.47 = 8,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,921.81/17,833.47 = 8,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,921.81x = 17,833.47 × 8,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,921.81x = 146,343,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,343,238.17/12,921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.29

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