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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.80, 17,921.88 and 10,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.80, 17,921.88 and 10,007.28 is: 13,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.80 : 17,921.88 = 10,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.80/17,921.88 = 10,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.80x = 17,921.88 × 10,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.80x = 179,349,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,349,271.29/12,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.62

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