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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,583.96, 17,387.76 and 10,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,583.96, 17,387.76 and 10,344.13 is: 14,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,583.96 : 17,387.76 = 10,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,583.96/17,387.76 = 10,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,583.96x = 17,387.76 × 10,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,583.96x = 179,861,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,861,249.85/12,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.90

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