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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.76, 17,414.52 and 10,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.76, 17,414.52 and 10,624.88 is: 14,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.76 : 17,414.52 = 10,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.76/17,414.52 = 10,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.76x = 17,414.52 × 10,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.76x = 185,027,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,027,185.26/12,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.66

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