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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.12, 17,993.16 and 10,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.12, 17,993.16 and 10,632.72 is: 15,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.12 : 17,993.16 = 10,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.12/17,993.16 = 10,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.12x = 17,993.16 × 10,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.12x = 191,316,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,316,232.20/12,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,876.71

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