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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.98, 17,718.36 and 7,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.98, 17,718.36 and 7,535.24 is: 10,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.98 : 17,718.36 = 7,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.98/17,718.36 = 7,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.98x = 17,718.36 × 7,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.98x = 133,512,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,512,095.01/12,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.39

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