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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.43, 16,612.13 and 10,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.43, 16,612.13 and 10,773.26 is: 14,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.43 : 16,612.13 = 10,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.43/16,612.13 = 10,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.43x = 16,612.13 × 10,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.43x = 178,966,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,966,658.72/12,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.23

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