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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.95, 16,634.96 and 10,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.95, 16,634.96 and 10,566.27 is: 14,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.95 : 16,634.96 = 10,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.95/16,634.96 = 10,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.95x = 16,634.96 × 10,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.95x = 175,769,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,769,505.21/12,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.44

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