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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.77, 16,621.54 and 10,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.77, 16,621.54 and 10,369.28 is: 14,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.77 : 16,621.54 = 10,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.77/16,621.54 = 10,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.77x = 16,621.54 × 10,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.77x = 172,353,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,353,496.73/12,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.28

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