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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.56, 17,061.42 and 10,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.56, 17,061.42 and 10,875.28 is: 14,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.56 : 17,061.42 = 10,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.56/17,061.42 = 10,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.56x = 17,061.42 × 10,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.56x = 185,547,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,547,719.70/12,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.14

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