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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.42, 17,107.79 and 10,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.42, 17,107.79 and 10,169.34 is: 14,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.42 : 17,107.79 = 10,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.42/17,107.79 = 10,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.42x = 17,107.79 × 10,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.42x = 173,974,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,974,882.31/12,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.32

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