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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.68, 18,502.91 and 10,580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.68, 18,502.91 and 10,580.89 is: 15,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.68 : 18,502.91 = 10,580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.68/18,502.91 = 10,580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.68x = 18,502.91 × 10,580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.68x = 195,777,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,777,109.97/12,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,884.96

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