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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.17, 17,339.15 and 10,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.17, 17,339.15 and 10,033.56 is: 13,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.17 : 17,339.15 = 10,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.17/17,339.15 = 10,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.17x = 17,339.15 × 10,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.17x = 173,973,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,973,401.87/12,577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.48

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