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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.79, 16,667.36 and 10,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.79, 16,667.36 and 10,330.27 is: 14,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.79 : 16,667.36 = 10,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.79/16,667.36 = 10,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.79x = 16,667.36 × 10,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.79x = 172,178,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,178,271.48/12,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.81

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