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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.51, 16,773.59 and 7,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.51, 16,773.59 and 7,914.15 is: 10,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.51 : 16,773.59 = 7,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.51/16,773.59 = 7,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.51x = 16,773.59 × 7,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.51x = 132,748,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,748,707.30/12,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.56

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