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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,378.96, 17,041.32 and 10,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,378.96, 17,041.32 and 10,723.32 is: 14,762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,378.96 : 17,041.32 = 10,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,378.96/17,041.32 = 10,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,378.96x = 17,041.32 × 10,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,378.96x = 182,739,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,739,527.58/12,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.11

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