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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.84, 17,312.85 and 10,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.84, 17,312.85 and 10,670.64 is: 14,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.84 : 17,312.85 = 10,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.84/17,312.85 = 10,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.84x = 17,312.85 × 10,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.84x = 184,739,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,739,189.72/12,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.92

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