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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,973.34, 17,905.66 and 10,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,973.34, 17,905.66 and 10,341.38 is: 14,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973.34 : 17,905.66 = 10,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973.34/17,905.66 = 10,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973.34x = 17,905.66 × 10,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973.34x = 185,169,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,169,234.21/12,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.06

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