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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,714.33, 17,528.90 and 10,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,714.33, 17,528.90 and 10,437.33 is: 14,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,714.33 : 17,528.90 = 10,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,714.33/17,528.90 = 10,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,714.33x = 17,528.90 × 10,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,714.33x = 182,954,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,954,861.65/12,714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.66

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