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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.61, 17,819.99 and 10,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.61, 17,819.99 and 10,113.25 is: 13,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.61 : 17,819.99 = 10,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.61/17,819.99 = 10,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.61x = 17,819.99 × 10,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.61x = 180,218,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,218,013.87/12,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.75

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