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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,315.47, 16,984.83 and 10,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,315.47, 16,984.83 and 10,410.51 is: 14,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,315.47 : 16,984.83 = 10,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,315.47/16,984.83 = 10,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,315.47x = 16,984.83 × 10,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,315.47x = 176,820,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,820,742.56/12,315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.62

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