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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.24, 17,051.72 and 10,126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.24, 17,051.72 and 10,126.00 is: 13,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.24 : 17,051.72 = 10,126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.24/17,051.72 = 10,126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.24x = 17,051.72 × 10,126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.24x = 172,665,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665,623.46/12,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.25

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