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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,039.70, 18,044.96 and 10,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,039.70, 18,044.96 and 10,581.70 is: 15,859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,039.70 : 18,044.96 = 10,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,039.70/18,044.96 = 10,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,039.70x = 18,044.96 × 10,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,039.70x = 190,946,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,946,353.23/12,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,859.73

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