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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.08, 16,806.72 and 10,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.08, 16,806.72 and 10,888.20 is: 14,945.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.08 : 16,806.72 = 10,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.08/16,806.72 = 10,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.08x = 16,806.72 × 10,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.08x = 182,994,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,994,928.70/12,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,945.58

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