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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,515.31, 17,246.93 and 9,526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,515.31, 17,246.93 and 9,526.41 is: 13,128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,515.31 : 17,246.93 = 9,526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,515.31/17,246.93 = 9,526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,515.31x = 17,246.93 × 9,526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,515.31x = 164,301,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,301,278.79/12,515.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.02

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