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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,753.13, 17,596.58 and 7,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,753.13, 17,596.58 and 7,445.54 is: 10,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753.13 : 17,596.58 = 7,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753.13/17,596.58 = 7,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753.13x = 17,596.58 × 7,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753.13x = 131,016,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,016,040.25/12,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.25

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