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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.10, 18,088.65 and 10,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.10, 18,088.65 and 10,601.10 is: 15,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.10 : 18,088.65 = 10,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.10/18,088.65 = 10,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.10x = 18,088.65 × 10,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.10x = 191,759,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,759,587.52/12,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.65

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