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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.26, 17,250.93 and 10,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.26, 17,250.93 and 10,637.10 is: 14,645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.26 : 17,250.93 = 10,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.26/17,250.93 = 10,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.26x = 17,250.93 × 10,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.26x = 183,499,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,499,867.50/12,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.71

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