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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.74, 17,119.78 and 10,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.74, 17,119.78 and 10,751.22 is: 14,807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.74 : 17,119.78 = 10,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.74/17,119.78 = 10,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.74x = 17,119.78 × 10,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.74x = 184,058,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,058,494.25/12,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.91

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