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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,955.62, 17,835.52 and 12,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,955.62, 17,835.52 and 12,360.50 is: 17,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,955.62 : 17,835.52 = 12,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,955.62/17,835.52 = 12,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,955.62x = 17,835.52 × 12,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,955.62x = 220,455,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,455,944.96/12,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.24

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