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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.83, 16,704.10 and 10,513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.83, 16,704.10 and 10,513.31 is: 14,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.83 : 16,704.10 = 10,513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.83/16,704.10 = 10,513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.83x = 16,704.10 × 10,513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.83x = 175,615,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,615,397.05/12,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.08

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