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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.46, 17,485.33 and 10,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.46, 17,485.33 and 10,541.24 is: 14,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.46 : 17,485.33 = 10,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.46/17,485.33 = 10,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.46x = 17,485.33 × 10,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.46x = 184,317,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317,060.01/12,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.14

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