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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.83, 17,069.70 and 10,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.83, 17,069.70 and 10,141.75 is: 13,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.83 : 17,069.70 = 10,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.83/17,069.70 = 10,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.83x = 17,069.70 × 10,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.83x = 173,116,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,116,629.98/12,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,979.25

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