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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,518.08, 17,266.62 and 9,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,518.08, 17,266.62 and 9,527.20 is: 13,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,518.08 : 17,266.62 = 9,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,518.08/17,266.62 = 9,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,518.08x = 17,266.62 × 9,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,518.08x = 164,502,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,502,542.06/12,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.20

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