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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.48, 17,086.56 and 10,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.48, 17,086.56 and 10,151.22 is: 13,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.48 : 17,086.56 = 10,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.48/17,086.56 = 10,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.48x = 17,086.56 × 10,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.48x = 173,449,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,449,429.60/12,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.06

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