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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.88, 17,466.88 and 10,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.88, 17,466.88 and 10,011.20 is: 13,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.88 : 17,466.88 = 10,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.88/17,466.88 = 10,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.88x = 17,466.88 × 10,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.88x = 174,864,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,864,429.06/12,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.31

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