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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,530.68, 17,252.94 and 10,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,530.68, 17,252.94 and 10,180.60 is: 14,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,530.68 : 17,252.94 = 10,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,530.68/17,252.94 = 10,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,530.68x = 17,252.94 × 10,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,530.68x = 175,645,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,645,280.96/12,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.22

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