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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.32, 18,009.87 and 10,643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.32, 18,009.87 and 10,643.92 is: 15,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.32 : 18,009.87 = 10,643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.32/18,009.87 = 10,643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.32x = 18,009.87 × 10,643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.32x = 191,695,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,695,615.49/12,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.42

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