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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.26, 16,611.84 and 10,773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.26, 16,611.84 and 10,773.03 is: 14,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.26 : 16,611.84 = 10,773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.26/16,611.84 = 10,773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.26x = 16,611.84 × 10,773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.26x = 178,959,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,959,850.68/12,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.86

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