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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.25, 18,506.88 and 10,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.25, 18,506.88 and 10,687.14 is: 16,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.25 : 18,506.88 = 10,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.25/18,506.88 = 10,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.25x = 18,506.88 × 10,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.25x = 197,785,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,785,617.52/12,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.08

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