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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.25, 16,778.34 and 10,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.25, 16,778.34 and 10,155.56 is: 14,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.25 : 16,778.34 = 10,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.25/16,778.34 = 10,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.25x = 16,778.34 × 10,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.25x = 170,393,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,393,354.68/12,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.97

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