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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.08, 17,309.08 and 10,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.08, 17,309.08 and 10,277.32 is: 14,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.08 : 17,309.08 = 10,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.08/17,309.08 = 10,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.08x = 17,309.08 × 10,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.08x = 177,890,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,890,954.07/12,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.10

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