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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.62, 17,108.48 and 10,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.62, 17,108.48 and 10,620.02 is: 14,644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.62 : 17,108.48 = 10,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.62/17,108.48 = 10,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.62x = 17,108.48 × 10,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.62x = 181,692,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,692,399.77/12,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.79

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