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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.34, 17,316.30 and 10,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.34, 17,316.30 and 10,673.14 is: 14,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.34 : 17,316.30 = 10,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.34/17,316.30 = 10,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.34x = 17,316.30 × 10,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.34x = 184,819,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,819,294.18/12,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,720.37

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