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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.93, 17,407.33 and 10,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.93, 17,407.33 and 10,228.66 is: 14,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.93 : 17,407.33 = 10,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.93/17,407.33 = 10,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.93x = 17,407.33 × 10,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.93x = 178,053,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,053,660.08/12,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.35

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