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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.69, 17,232.02 and 10,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.69, 17,232.02 and 10,101.25 is: 13,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.69 : 17,232.02 = 10,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.69/17,232.02 = 10,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.69x = 17,232.02 × 10,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.69x = 174,064,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,064,942.03/12,480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.74

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