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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,990.02, 17,910.06 and 10,837.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,990.02, 17,910.06 and 10,837.55 is: 14,942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,990.02 : 17,910.06 = 10,837.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,990.02/17,910.06 = 10,837.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,990.02x = 17,910.06 × 10,837.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,990.02x = 194,101,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,101,135.10/12,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.33

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