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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,968.19, 17,898.44 and 10,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,968.19, 17,898.44 and 10,168.83 is: 14,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968.19 : 17,898.44 = 10,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968.19/17,898.44 = 10,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968.19x = 17,898.44 × 10,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968.19x = 182,006,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,006,142.78/12,968.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.81

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