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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.71, 17,698.57 and 7,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.71, 17,698.57 and 7,519.50 is: 10,376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.71 : 17,698.57 = 7,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.71/17,698.57 = 7,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.71x = 17,698.57 × 7,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.71x = 133,084,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,084,378.32/12,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.38

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