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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.26, 16,794.96 and 10,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.26, 16,794.96 and 10,175.36 is: 14,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.26 : 16,794.96 = 10,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.26/16,794.96 = 10,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.26x = 16,794.96 × 10,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.26x = 170,894,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,894,764.19/12,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.31

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