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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.47, 17,952.95 and 10,572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.47, 17,952.95 and 10,572.76 is: 15,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.47 : 17,952.95 = 10,572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.47/17,952.95 = 10,572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.47x = 17,952.95 × 10,572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.47x = 189,812,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812,141.88/12,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,777.62

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