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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.72, 16,907.60 and 10,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.72, 16,907.60 and 10,370.92 is: 14,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.72 : 16,907.60 = 10,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.72/16,907.60 = 10,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.72x = 16,907.60 × 10,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.72x = 175,347,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,347,366.99/12,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.22

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