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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,958.26, 17,804.90 and 10,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,958.26, 17,804.90 and 10,301.06 is: 14,153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,958.26 : 17,804.90 = 10,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,958.26/17,804.90 = 10,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,958.26x = 17,804.90 × 10,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,958.26x = 183,409,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,409,343.19/12,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.86

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