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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,597.93, 17,376.24 and 10,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,597.93, 17,376.24 and 10,696.44 is: 14,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,597.93 : 17,376.24 = 10,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,597.93/17,376.24 = 10,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,597.93x = 17,376.24 × 10,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,597.93x = 185,863,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,863,908.59/12,597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.53

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