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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.35, 17,210.67 and 10,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.35, 17,210.67 and 10,759.06 is: 14,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.35 : 17,210.67 = 10,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.35/17,210.67 = 10,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.35x = 17,210.67 × 10,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.35x = 185,170,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,170,631.17/12,467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.45

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