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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,755.30, 17,560.59 and 10,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,755.30, 17,560.59 and 10,061.60 is: 13,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,755.30 : 17,560.59 = 10,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,755.30/17,560.59 = 10,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,755.30x = 17,560.59 × 10,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,755.30x = 176,687,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,687,632.34/12,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.10

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