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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,531.59, 17,254.23 and 10,639.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,531.59, 17,254.23 and 10,639.22 is: 14,648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,531.59 : 17,254.23 = 10,639.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,531.59/17,254.23 = 10,639.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,531.59x = 17,254.23 × 10,639.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,531.59x = 183,571,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,571,548.90/12,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.70

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