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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.62, 17,331.81 and 10,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.62, 17,331.81 and 10,293.86 is: 14,193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.62 : 17,331.81 = 10,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.62/17,331.81 = 10,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.62x = 17,331.81 × 10,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.62x = 178,411,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,411,225.69/12,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.84

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