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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.40, 16,614.78 and 10,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.40, 16,614.78 and 10,775.17 is: 14,873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.40 : 16,614.78 = 10,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.40/16,614.78 = 10,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.40x = 16,614.78 × 10,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.40x = 179,027,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,027,079.01/12,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.81

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