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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,401.10, 17,062.74 and 10,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,401.10, 17,062.74 and 10,717.11 is: 14,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,401.10 : 17,062.74 = 10,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,401.10/17,062.74 = 10,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,401.10x = 17,062.74 × 10,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,401.10x = 182,863,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,863,261.48/12,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.73

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