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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.36, 17,376.88 and 7,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.36, 17,376.88 and 7,555.76 is: 10,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.36 : 17,376.88 = 7,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.36/17,376.88 = 7,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.36x = 17,376.88 × 7,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.36x = 131,295,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,295,534.83/12,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.43

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