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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.76, 17,443.18 and 10,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.76, 17,443.18 and 10,374.74 is: 14,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.76 : 17,443.18 = 10,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.76/17,443.18 = 10,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.76x = 17,443.18 × 10,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.76x = 180,968,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,968,457.27/12,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.82

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