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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.14, 17,367.44 and 10,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.14, 17,367.44 and 10,067.34 is: 13,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.14 : 17,367.44 = 10,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.14/17,367.44 = 10,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.14x = 17,367.44 × 10,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.14x = 174,843,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,843,873.07/12,586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.78

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