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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,304.63, 16,981.46 and 10,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,304.63, 16,981.46 and 10,060.26 is: 13,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,304.63 : 16,981.46 = 10,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,304.63/16,981.46 = 10,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,304.63x = 16,981.46 × 10,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,304.63x = 170,837,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,837,902.78/12,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.03

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