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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,387.03, 17,092.94 and 10,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,387.03, 17,092.94 and 10,034.79 is: 13,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,387.03 : 17,092.94 = 10,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,387.03/17,092.94 = 10,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,387.03x = 17,092.94 × 10,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,387.03x = 171,524,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,524,013.21/12,387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.07

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