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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.64, 16,908.84 and 10,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.64, 16,908.84 and 10,273.68 is: 14,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.64 : 16,908.84 = 10,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.64/16,908.84 = 10,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.64x = 16,908.84 × 10,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.64x = 173,716,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,716,011.33/12,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.66

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