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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,654.74, 17,483.88 and 10,786.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,654.74, 17,483.88 and 10,786.07 is: 14,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,654.74 : 17,483.88 = 10,786.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,654.74/17,483.88 = 10,786.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,654.74x = 17,483.88 × 10,786.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,654.74x = 188,582,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,582,437.71/12,654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.12

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