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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.86, 17,363.78 and 10,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.86, 17,363.78 and 10,907.28 is: 15,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.86 : 17,363.78 = 10,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.86/17,363.78 = 10,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.86x = 17,363.78 × 10,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.86x = 189,391,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,391,610.32/12,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.38

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