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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.44, 17,339.84 and 7,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.44, 17,339.84 and 7,531.24 is: 10,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.44 : 17,339.84 = 7,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.44/17,339.84 = 7,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.44x = 17,339.84 × 7,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.44x = 130,590,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,590,496.60/12,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.52

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