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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,459.36, 17,177.76 and 10,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,459.36, 17,177.76 and 10,327.08 is: 14,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,459.36 : 17,177.76 = 10,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,459.36/17,177.76 = 10,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,459.36x = 17,177.76 × 10,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,459.36x = 177,396,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,396,101.74/12,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.98

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