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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.78, 16,625.68 and 10,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.78, 16,625.68 and 10,372.28 is: 14,306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.78 : 16,625.68 = 10,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.78/16,625.68 = 10,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.78x = 16,625.68 × 10,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.78x = 172,446,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,446,223.78/12,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.41

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