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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.59, 17,029.78 and 10,562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.59, 17,029.78 and 10,562.81 is: 14,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.59 : 17,029.78 = 10,562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.59/17,029.78 = 10,562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.59x = 17,029.78 × 10,562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.59x = 179,882,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,882,218.93/12,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.03

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