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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.22, 17,373.48 and 10,987.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.22, 17,373.48 and 10,987.58 is: 15,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.22 : 17,373.48 = 10,987.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.22/17,373.48 = 10,987.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.22x = 17,373.48 × 10,987.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.22x = 190,892,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892,501.38/12,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.76

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