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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,725.47, 17,557.58 and 10,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,725.47, 17,557.58 and 10,028.33 is: 13,836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,725.47 : 17,557.58 = 10,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,725.47/17,557.58 = 10,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,725.47x = 17,557.58 × 10,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,725.47x = 176,073,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,073,143.52/12,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.28

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