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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.52, 17,060.63 and 10,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.52, 17,060.63 and 10,002.56 is: 13,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.52 : 17,060.63 = 10,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.52/17,060.63 = 10,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.52x = 17,060.63 × 10,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.52x = 170,649,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,649,839.90/12,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.58

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