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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.64, 17,104.48 and 7,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.64, 17,104.48 and 7,427.52 is: 10,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.64 : 17,104.48 = 7,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.64/17,104.48 = 7,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.64x = 17,104.48 × 7,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.64x = 127,043,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,043,867.29/12,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.56

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