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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.56, 16,711.78 and 10,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.56, 16,711.78 and 10,088.76 is: 13,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.56 : 16,711.78 = 10,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.56/16,711.78 = 10,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.56x = 16,711.78 × 10,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.56x = 168,601,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,601,137.59/12,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.13

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