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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.55, 17,061.44 and 10,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.55, 17,061.44 and 10,875.29 is: 14,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.55 : 17,061.44 = 10,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.55/17,061.44 = 10,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.55x = 17,061.44 × 10,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.55x = 185,547,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,547,968.13/12,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.17

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