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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.59, 18,060.96 and 10,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.59, 18,060.96 and 10,797.50 is: 16,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.59 : 18,060.96 = 10,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.59/18,060.96 = 10,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.59x = 18,060.96 × 10,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.59x = 195,013,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,013,215.60/12,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.10

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