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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,582.02, 17,365.70 and 9,592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,582.02, 17,365.70 and 9,592.51 is: 13,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,582.02 : 17,365.70 = 9,592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,582.02/17,365.70 = 9,592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,582.02x = 17,365.70 × 9,592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,582.02x = 166,580,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,580,650.91/12,582.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.58

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