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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.42, 18,511.53 and 10,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.42, 18,511.53 and 10,586.62 is: 15,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.42 : 18,511.53 = 10,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.42/18,511.53 = 10,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.42x = 18,511.53 × 10,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.42x = 195,974,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974,533.73/12,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.58

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