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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,883.93, 17,815.62 and 10,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,883.93, 17,815.62 and 10,226.73 is: 14,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,883.93 : 17,815.62 = 10,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,883.93/17,815.62 = 10,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,883.93x = 17,815.62 × 10,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,883.93x = 182,195,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,195,452.63/12,883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.29

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