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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.62, 17,297.82 and 10,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.62, 17,297.82 and 10,841.08 is: 14,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.62 : 17,297.82 = 10,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.62/17,297.82 = 10,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.62x = 17,297.82 × 10,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.62x = 187,527,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,527,050.45/12,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.61

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