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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.41, 17,303.60 and 10,654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.41, 17,303.60 and 10,654.01 is: 14,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.41 : 17,303.60 = 10,654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.41/17,303.60 = 10,654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.41x = 17,303.60 × 10,654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.41x = 184,352,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,352,587.65/12,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.83

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