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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.52, 17,746.37 and 7,550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.52, 17,746.37 and 7,550.67 is: 10,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.52 : 17,746.37 = 7,550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.52/17,746.37 = 7,550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.52x = 17,746.37 × 7,550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.52x = 133,996,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,996,983.57/12,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.30

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