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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,536.34, 17,275.98 and 10,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,536.34, 17,275.98 and 10,291.02 is: 14,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,536.34 : 17,275.98 = 10,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,536.34/17,275.98 = 10,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,536.34x = 17,275.98 × 10,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,536.34x = 177,787,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,787,455.70/12,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.77

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