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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.41, 17,814.48 and 10,511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.41, 17,814.48 and 10,511.73 is: 14,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.41 : 17,814.48 = 10,511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.41/17,814.48 = 10,511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.41x = 17,814.48 × 10,511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.41x = 187,261,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,261,003.85/12,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,514.77

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