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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,721.36, 17,535.19 and 10,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,721.36, 17,535.19 and 10,028.19 is: 13,822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,721.36 : 17,535.19 = 10,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,721.36/17,535.19 = 10,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,721.36x = 17,535.19 × 10,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,721.36x = 175,846,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,846,217.01/12,721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.91

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