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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.52, 17,448.60 and 9,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.52, 17,448.60 and 9,502.24 is: 13,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.52 : 17,448.60 = 9,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.52/17,448.60 = 9,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.52x = 17,448.60 × 9,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.52x = 165,800,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,800,784.86/12,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.21

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