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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.72, 18,832.44 and 7,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.72, 18,832.44 and 7,004.96 is: 10,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.72 : 18,832.44 = 7,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.72/18,832.44 = 7,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.72x = 18,832.44 × 7,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.72x = 131,920,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,920,488.90/12,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.64

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