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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.02, 17,058.55 and 10,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.02, 17,058.55 and 10,001.06 is: 13,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.02 : 17,058.55 = 10,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.02/17,058.55 = 10,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.02x = 17,058.55 × 10,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.02x = 170,603,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,603,582.06/12,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.51

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