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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.36, 17,732.70 and 10,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.36, 17,732.70 and 10,050 is: 13,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.36 : 17,732.70 = 10,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.36/17,732.70 = 10,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.36x = 17,732.70 × 10,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.36x = 178,213,635
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,213,635/12,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.46

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