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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,705.39, 17,522.55 and 7,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,705.39, 17,522.55 and 7,668.54 is: 10,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,705.39 : 17,522.55 = 7,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,705.39/17,522.55 = 7,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,705.39x = 17,522.55 × 7,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,705.39x = 134,372,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,372,375.58/12,705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.01

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