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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,757.32, 17,598.97 and 10,985.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,757.32, 17,598.97 and 10,985.85 is: 15,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,757.32 : 17,598.97 = 10,985.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,757.32/17,598.97 = 10,985.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,757.32x = 17,598.97 × 10,985.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,757.32x = 193,339,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,339,644.57/12,757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.19

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