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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.97, 17,269.98 and 10,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.97, 17,269.98 and 10,843.70 is: 14,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.97 : 17,269.98 = 10,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.97/17,269.98 = 10,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.97x = 17,269.98 × 10,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.97x = 187,270,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270,501.20/12,545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.75

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