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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.83, 17,178.73 and 10,584.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.83, 17,178.73 and 10,584.49 is: 14,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.83 : 17,178.73 = 10,584.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.83/17,178.73 = 10,584.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.83x = 17,178.73 × 10,584.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.83x = 181,828,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,828,095.90/12,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.26

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