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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.71, 16,948.13 and 10,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.71, 16,948.13 and 10,397.66 is: 14,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.71 : 16,948.13 = 10,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.71/16,948.13 = 10,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.71x = 16,948.13 × 10,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.71x = 176,220,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,220,756.65/12,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.22

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