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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.14, 17,148.74 and 10,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.14, 17,148.74 and 10,959.52 is: 15,093.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.14 : 17,148.74 = 10,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.14/17,148.74 = 10,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.14x = 17,148.74 × 10,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.14x = 187,941,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,941,873.26/12,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.14

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