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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.63, 17,298.69 and 10,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.63, 17,298.69 and 10,269.73 is: 14,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.63 : 17,298.69 = 10,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.63/17,298.69 = 10,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.63x = 17,298.69 × 10,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.63x = 177,652,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,652,875.65/12,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.54

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