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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.03, 17,288.75 and 8,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.03, 17,288.75 and 8,277.65 is: 11,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.03 : 17,288.75 = 8,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.03/17,288.75 = 8,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.03x = 17,288.75 × 8,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.03x = 143,110,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,110,180.05/12,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.85

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