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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.72, 17,205.96 and 10,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.72, 17,205.96 and 10,107.76 is: 13,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.72 : 17,205.96 = 10,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.72/17,205.96 = 10,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.72x = 17,205.96 × 10,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.72x = 173,913,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,913,714.25/12,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.88

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