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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,394.71, 17,069.48 and 10,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,394.71, 17,069.48 and 10,902.15 is: 15,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,394.71 : 17,069.48 = 10,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,394.71/17,069.48 = 10,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,394.71x = 17,069.48 × 10,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,394.71x = 186,093,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,093,976.87/12,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.98

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