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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.65, 17,330.15 and 7,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.65, 17,330.15 and 7,523.28 is: 10,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.65 : 17,330.15 = 7,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.65/17,330.15 = 7,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.65x = 17,330.15 × 7,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.65x = 130,379,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,379,589.70/12,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.66

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