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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,409.92, 17,105.72 and 10,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,409.92, 17,105.72 and 10,167.84 is: 14,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,409.92 : 17,105.72 = 10,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,409.92/17,105.72 = 10,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,409.92x = 17,105.72 × 10,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,409.92x = 173,928,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,928,173.21/12,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.25

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