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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,484.33, 17,189.07 and 10,591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,484.33, 17,189.07 and 10,591.99 is: 14,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,484.33 : 17,189.07 = 10,591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,484.33/17,189.07 = 10,591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,484.33x = 17,189.07 × 10,591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,484.33x = 182,066,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,066,457.55/12,484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.60

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