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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.84, 17,326.50 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.84, 17,326.50 and 10,044 is: 13,844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.84 : 17,326.50 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.84/17,326.50 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.84x = 17,326.50 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.84x = 174,027,366
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027,366/12,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.84

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