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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,568.74, 17,323.49 and 10,763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,568.74, 17,323.49 and 10,763.10 is: 14,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,568.74 : 17,323.49 = 10,763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,568.74/17,323.49 = 10,763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,568.74x = 17,323.49 × 10,763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,568.74x = 186,454,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,454,401.40/12,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,834.77

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