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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.28, 16,623.62 and 10,370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.28, 16,623.62 and 10,370.79 is: 14,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.28 : 16,623.62 = 10,370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.28/16,623.62 = 10,370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.28x = 16,623.62 × 10,370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.28x = 172,400,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,400,020.21/12,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.36

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