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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.29, 17,262.96 and 10,275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.29, 17,262.96 and 10,275.05 is: 14,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.29 : 17,262.96 = 10,275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.29/17,262.96 = 10,275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.29x = 17,262.96 × 10,275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.29x = 177,377,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,377,639.46/12,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.43

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