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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,557.59, 17,330.01 and 7,522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,557.59, 17,330.01 and 7,522.63 is: 10,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,557.59 : 17,330.01 = 7,522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,557.59/17,330.01 = 7,522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,557.59x = 17,330.01 × 7,522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,557.59x = 130,367,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,367,253.13/12,557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.55

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