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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,911.93, 17,836.03 and 10,114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,911.93, 17,836.03 and 10,114.69 is: 13,972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,911.93 : 17,836.03 = 10,114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,911.93/17,836.03 = 10,114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,911.93x = 17,836.03 × 10,114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,911.93x = 180,405,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,405,914.28/12,911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.03

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