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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.32, 17,403.98 and 10,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.32, 17,403.98 and 10,346.28 is: 14,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.32 : 17,403.98 = 10,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.32/17,403.98 = 10,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.32x = 17,403.98 × 10,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.32x = 180,066,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,066,400.98/12,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.59

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