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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.59, 17,251.49 and 10,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.59, 17,251.49 and 10,637.24 is: 14,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.59 : 17,251.49 = 10,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.59/17,251.49 = 10,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.59x = 17,251.49 × 10,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.59x = 183,508,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,508,100.04/12,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.98

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