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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.71, 16,975.04 and 10,892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.71, 16,975.04 and 10,892.91 is: 15,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.71 : 16,975.04 = 10,892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.71/16,975.04 = 10,892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.71x = 16,975.04 × 10,892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.71x = 184,907,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,907,528.50/12,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.72

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