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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.60, 18,011.40 and 10,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.60, 18,011.40 and 10,695.40 is: 16,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.60 : 18,011.40 = 10,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.60/18,011.40 = 10,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.60x = 18,011.40 × 10,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.60x = 192,639,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,639,127.56/12,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.10

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