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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.58, 17,017.38 and 7,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.58, 17,017.38 and 7,554.66 is: 10,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.58 : 17,017.38 = 7,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.58/17,017.38 = 7,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.58x = 17,017.38 × 7,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.58x = 128,560,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,560,519.99/12,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.46

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