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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.54, 17,268.57 and 10,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.54, 17,268.57 and 10,155.30 is: 14,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.54 : 17,268.57 = 10,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.54/17,268.57 = 10,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.54x = 17,268.57 × 10,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.54x = 175,367,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,367,508.92/12,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.94

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