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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.56, 16,947.48 and 7,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.56, 16,947.48 and 7,567.92 is: 10,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.56 : 16,947.48 = 7,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.56/16,947.48 = 7,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.56x = 16,947.48 × 7,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.56x = 128,257,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,257,172.84/12,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.92

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