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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.43, 17,853.31 and 10,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.43, 17,853.31 and 10,127.19 is: 13,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.43 : 17,853.31 = 10,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.43/17,853.31 = 10,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.43x = 17,853.31 × 10,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.43x = 180,803,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,803,942.11/12,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.32

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