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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.63, 17,932.49 and 10,164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.63, 17,932.49 and 10,164.89 is: 14,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.63 : 17,932.49 = 10,164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.63/17,932.49 = 10,164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.63x = 17,932.49 × 10,164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.63x = 182,281,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,281,820.40/12,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.48

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