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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.48, 16,928.92 and 7,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.48, 16,928.92 and 7,553.52 is: 10,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.48 : 16,928.92 = 7,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.48/16,928.92 = 7,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.48x = 16,928.92 × 7,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.48x = 127,872,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,872,935.80/12,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.58

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