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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.05, 17,063.51 and 10,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.05, 17,063.51 and 10,876.79 is: 15,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.05 : 17,063.51 = 10,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.05/17,063.51 = 10,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.05x = 17,063.51 × 10,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.05x = 185,596,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,596,075.23/12,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.24

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