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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,735.56, 17,562.96 and 9,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,735.56, 17,562.96 and 9,751.52 is: 13,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,735.56 : 17,562.96 = 9,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,735.56/17,562.96 = 9,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,735.56x = 17,562.96 × 9,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,735.56x = 171,265,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,265,555.70/12,735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.82

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