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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,653.42, 17,455.50 and 8,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,653.42, 17,455.50 and 8,181 is: 11,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,653.42 : 17,455.50 = 8,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,653.42/17,455.50 = 8,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,653.42x = 17,455.50 × 8,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,653.42x = 142,803,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,803,445.50/12,653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.76

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