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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.41, 17,308.81 and 9,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.41, 17,308.81 and 9,533.10 is: 13,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.41 : 17,308.81 = 9,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.41/17,308.81 = 9,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.41x = 17,308.81 × 9,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.41x = 165,006,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,006,693.44/12,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.42

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