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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,537.34, 17,277.36 and 10,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,537.34, 17,277.36 and 10,292.02 is: 14,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,537.34 : 17,277.36 = 10,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,537.34/17,277.36 = 10,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,537.34x = 17,277.36 × 10,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,537.34x = 177,818,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,818,934.67/12,537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.15

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