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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,530.22, 17,329.32 and 10,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,530.22, 17,329.32 and 10,955.58 is: 15,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,530.22 : 17,329.32 = 10,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,530.22/17,329.32 = 10,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,530.22x = 17,329.32 × 10,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,530.22x = 189,852,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,852,751.61/12,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.59

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