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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,719.82, 17,554.98 and 7,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,719.82, 17,554.98 and 7,414.68 is: 10,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,719.82 : 17,554.98 = 7,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,719.82/17,554.98 = 7,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,719.82x = 17,554.98 × 7,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,719.82x = 130,164,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,164,559.11/12,719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.21

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