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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.10, 17,623.25 and 10,990.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.10, 17,623.25 and 10,990.09 is: 15,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.10 : 17,623.25 = 10,990.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.10/17,623.25 = 10,990.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.10x = 17,623.25 × 10,990.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.10x = 193,681,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,681,048.64/12,797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.77

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