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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.72, 17,335.26 and 10,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.72, 17,335.26 and 10,763.16 is: 14,895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.72 : 17,335.26 = 10,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.72/17,335.26 = 10,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.72x = 17,335.26 × 10,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.72x = 186,582,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,582,177.02/12,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.92

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