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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.43, 17,182.97 and 7,415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.43, 17,182.97 and 7,415.95 is: 10,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.43 : 17,182.97 = 7,415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.43/17,182.97 = 7,415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.43x = 17,182.97 × 7,415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.43x = 127,428,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,428,009.29/12,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.18

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