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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.14, 16,975.23 and 10,055.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.14, 16,975.23 and 10,055.73 is: 13,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.14 : 16,975.23 = 10,055.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.14/16,975.23 = 10,055.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.14x = 16,975.23 × 10,055.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.14x = 170,698,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,698,329.57/12,300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.76

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