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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.97, 16,938.96 and 10,019.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.97, 16,938.96 and 10,019.01 is: 13,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.97 : 16,938.96 = 10,019.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.97/16,938.96 = 10,019.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.97x = 16,938.96 × 10,019.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.97x = 169,711,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,711,609.63/12,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.00

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