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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.72, 17,705.21 and 7,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.72, 17,705.21 and 7,524.25 is: 10,385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.72 : 17,705.21 = 7,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.72/17,705.21 = 7,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.72x = 17,705.21 × 7,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.72x = 133,218,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,218,300.20/12,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.19

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