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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920.99, 17,832.78 and 7,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,920.99, 17,832.78 and 7,545.20 is: 10,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920.99 : 17,832.78 = 7,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920.99/17,832.78 = 7,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920.99x = 17,832.78 × 7,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920.99x = 134,551,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,551,802.49/12,920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.43

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