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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.66, 16,988.40 and 10,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.66, 16,988.40 and 10,066.77 is: 13,893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.66 : 16,988.40 = 10,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.66/16,988.40 = 10,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.66x = 16,988.40 × 10,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.66x = 171,018,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,018,315.47/12,309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.02

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