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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,948.56, 17,879.06 and 10,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,948.56, 17,879.06 and 10,111.01 is: 13,961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948.56 : 17,879.06 = 10,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948.56/17,879.06 = 10,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948.56x = 17,879.06 × 10,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948.56x = 180,775,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,775,214.50/12,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.03

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