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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.94, 17,439.21 and 10,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.94, 17,439.21 and 10,507.80 is: 14,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.94 : 17,439.21 = 10,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.94/17,439.21 = 10,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.94x = 17,439.21 × 10,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.94x = 183,247,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,247,730.84/12,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.11

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