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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.62, 17,296.44 and 10,840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.62, 17,296.44 and 10,840.08 is: 14,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.62 : 17,296.44 = 10,840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.62/17,296.44 = 10,840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.62x = 17,296.44 × 10,840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.62x = 187,494,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,494,720.23/12,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,946.22

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