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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514.14, 17,266.50 and 7,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514.14, 17,266.50 and 7,795.08 is: 10,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514.14 : 17,266.50 = 7,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514.14/17,266.50 = 7,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514.14x = 17,266.50 × 7,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514.14x = 134,593,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,593,748.82/12,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.33

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