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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.84, 17,660.52 and 10,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.84, 17,660.52 and 10,163.34 is: 14,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.84 : 17,660.52 = 10,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.84/17,660.52 = 10,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.84x = 17,660.52 × 10,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.84x = 179,489,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,489,869.34/12,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.20

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