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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,530.54, 17,252.70 and 10,638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,530.54, 17,252.70 and 10,638.38 is: 14,647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,530.54 : 17,252.70 = 10,638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,530.54/17,252.70 = 10,638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,530.54x = 17,252.70 × 10,638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,530.54x = 183,540,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,540,725.43/12,530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.47

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