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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,757.52, 17,615.88 and 12,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,757.52, 17,615.88 and 12,105.20 is: 16,715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,757.52 : 17,615.88 = 12,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,757.52/17,615.88 = 12,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,757.52x = 17,615.88 × 12,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,757.52x = 213,243,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,243,750.58/12,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.14

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