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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,735.54, 17,592.77 and 12,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,735.54, 17,592.77 and 12,112.76 is: 16,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,735.54 : 17,592.77 = 12,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,735.54/17,592.77 = 12,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,735.54x = 17,592.77 × 12,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,735.54x = 213,096,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,096,852.22/12,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.46

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