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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.02, 17,486.12 and 10,541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.02, 17,486.12 and 10,541.79 is: 14,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.02 : 17,486.12 = 10,541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.02/17,486.12 = 10,541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.02x = 17,486.12 × 10,541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.02x = 184,334,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,334,952.25/12,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.91

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