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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.44, 17,226.48 and 7,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.44, 17,226.48 and 7,445.88 is: 10,276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.44 : 17,226.48 = 7,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.44/17,226.48 = 7,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.44x = 17,226.48 × 7,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.44x = 128,266,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,266,302.90/12,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.56

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