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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.52, 16,660.08 and 10,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.52, 16,660.08 and 10,553.15 is: 14,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.52 : 16,660.08 = 10,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.52/16,660.08 = 10,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.52x = 16,660.08 × 10,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.52x = 175,816,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,816,251.79/12,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.14

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