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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.56, 17,483.72 and 10,968.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.56, 17,483.72 and 10,968.57 is: 15,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.56 : 17,483.72 = 10,968.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.56/17,483.72 = 10,968.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.56x = 17,483.72 × 10,968.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.56x = 191,771,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,771,351.84/12,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.72

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