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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.56, 17,464.34 and 10,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.56, 17,464.34 and 10,546.09 is: 14,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.56 : 17,464.34 = 10,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.56/17,464.34 = 10,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.56x = 17,464.34 × 10,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.56x = 184,180,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,180,484.13/12,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.13

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