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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.52, 17,004.61 and 10,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.52, 17,004.61 and 10,066.58 is: 13,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.52 : 17,004.61 = 10,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.52/17,004.61 = 10,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.52x = 17,004.61 × 10,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.52x = 171,178,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178,229.95/12,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.69

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