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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.69, 17,236.16 and 10,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.69, 17,236.16 and 10,104.25 is: 13,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.69 : 17,236.16 = 10,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.69/17,236.16 = 10,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.69x = 17,236.16 × 10,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.69x = 174,158,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,158,469.68/12,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.88

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