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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,417.74, 17,161.06 and 10,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,417.74, 17,161.06 and 10,176.08 is: 14,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,417.74 : 17,161.06 = 10,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,417.74/17,161.06 = 10,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,417.74x = 17,161.06 × 10,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,417.74x = 174,632,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,632,319.44/12,417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.13

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