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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.28, 17,436.96 and 10,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.28, 17,436.96 and 10,845.52 is: 14,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.28 : 17,436.96 = 10,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.28/17,436.96 = 10,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.28x = 17,436.96 × 10,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.28x = 189,112,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,112,898.42/12,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.12

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