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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.52, 17,485.42 and 10,541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.52, 17,485.42 and 10,541.29 is: 14,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.52 : 17,485.42 = 10,541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.52/17,485.42 = 10,541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.52x = 17,485.42 × 10,541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.52x = 184,318,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,318,882.99/12,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.21

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