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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.35, 17,260.64 and 10,811.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.35, 17,260.64 and 10,811.66 is: 14,931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.35 : 17,260.64 = 10,811.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.35/17,260.64 = 10,811.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.35x = 17,260.64 × 10,811.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.35x = 186,616,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,616,171.06/12,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.26

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