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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.14, 16,976.62 and 10,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.14, 16,976.62 and 10,056.74 is: 13,879.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.14 : 16,976.62 = 10,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.14/16,976.62 = 10,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.14x = 16,976.62 × 10,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.14x = 170,729,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,729,453.42/12,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.16

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