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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.58, 17,545.53 and 12,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.58, 17,545.53 and 12,292.42 is: 16,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.58 : 17,545.53 = 12,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.58/17,545.53 = 12,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.58x = 17,545.53 × 12,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.58x = 215,677,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,677,023.88/12,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.97

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