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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.11, 16,660.08 and 10,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.11, 16,660.08 and 10,295.79 is: 14,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.11 : 16,660.08 = 10,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.11/16,660.08 = 10,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.11x = 16,660.08 × 10,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.11x = 171,528,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,528,685.06/12,094.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.83

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