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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.84, 17,251.83 and 10,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.84, 17,251.83 and 10,637.50 is: 14,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.84 : 17,251.83 = 10,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.84/17,251.83 = 10,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.84x = 17,251.83 × 10,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.84x = 183,516,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,516,341.63/12,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,646.34

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