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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.55, 17,105.55 and 7,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.55, 17,105.55 and 7,615.08 is: 10,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.55 : 17,105.55 = 7,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.55/17,105.55 = 7,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.55x = 17,105.55 × 7,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.55x = 130,260,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,260,131.69/12,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.56

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