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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.27, 17,074.40 and 10,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.27, 17,074.40 and 10,905.64 is: 15,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.27 : 17,074.40 = 10,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.27/17,074.40 = 10,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.27x = 17,074.40 × 10,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.27x = 186,207,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,207,162.40/12,398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.81

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