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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.82, 17,251.71 and 10,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.82, 17,251.71 and 10,637.66 is: 14,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.82 : 17,251.71 = 10,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.82/17,251.71 = 10,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.82x = 17,251.71 × 10,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.82x = 183,517,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,517,828.64/12,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,646.48

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