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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,502.62, 17,223.57 and 10,513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,502.62, 17,223.57 and 10,513.26 is: 14,483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,502.62 : 17,223.57 = 10,513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,502.62/17,223.57 = 10,513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,502.62x = 17,223.57 × 10,513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,502.62x = 181,075,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,075,869.54/12,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,483.03

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