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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.92, 17,497.08 and 10,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.92, 17,497.08 and 10,033.92 is: 13,845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.92 : 17,497.08 = 10,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.92/17,497.08 = 10,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.92x = 17,497.08 × 10,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.92x = 175,564,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,564,300.95/12,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.85

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