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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.03, 17,556.93 and 10,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.03, 17,556.93 and 10,027.89 is: 13,835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.03 : 17,556.93 = 10,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.03/17,556.93 = 10,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.03x = 17,556.93 × 10,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.03x = 176,058,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,058,962.78/12,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.64

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