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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,551.27, 17,338.76 and 10,030.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,551.27, 17,338.76 and 10,030.07 is: 13,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,551.27 : 17,338.76 = 10,030.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,551.27/17,338.76 = 10,030.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,551.27x = 17,338.76 × 10,030.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,551.27x = 173,909,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,909,044.94/12,551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.90

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