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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,748.93, 17,614.64 and 10,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,748.93, 17,614.64 and 10,080.56 is: 13,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,748.93 : 17,614.64 = 10,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,748.93/17,614.64 = 10,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,748.93x = 17,614.64 × 10,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,748.93x = 177,565,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,565,435.40/12,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.87

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