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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,547.12, 17,275.62 and 10,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,547.12, 17,275.62 and 10,654.72 is: 14,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,547.12 : 17,275.62 = 10,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,547.12/17,275.62 = 10,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,547.12x = 17,275.62 × 10,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,547.12x = 184,066,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,066,893.93/12,547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.05

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