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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,949.17, 17,858.67 and 10,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,949.17, 17,858.67 and 10,112.15 is: 13,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,949.17 : 17,858.67 = 10,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,949.17/17,858.67 = 10,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,949.17x = 17,858.67 × 10,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,949.17x = 180,589,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,589,460.55/12,949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.03

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