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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,461.88, 17,221.92 and 10,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,461.88, 17,221.92 and 10,220.16 is: 14,123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,461.88 : 17,221.92 = 10,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,461.88/17,221.92 = 10,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,461.88x = 17,221.92 × 10,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,461.88x = 176,010,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,010,777.91/12,461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.93

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