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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,416.74, 17,111.04 and 10,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,416.74, 17,111.04 and 10,295.35 is: 14,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,416.74 : 17,111.04 = 10,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,416.74/17,111.04 = 10,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,416.74x = 17,111.04 × 10,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,416.74x = 176,164,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,164,145.66/12,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.63

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