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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.83, 17,177.36 and 10,583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.83, 17,177.36 and 10,583.49 is: 14,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.83 : 17,177.36 = 10,583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.83/17,177.36 = 10,583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.83x = 17,177.36 × 10,583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.83x = 181,796,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,796,364.87/12,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.89

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