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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.13, 17,167.41 and 10,319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.13, 17,167.41 and 10,319.67 is: 14,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.13 : 17,167.41 = 10,319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.13/17,167.41 = 10,319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.13x = 17,167.41 × 10,319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.13x = 177,162,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,162,005.95/12,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.45

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