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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.52, 18,519.72 and 10,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.52, 18,519.72 and 10,498.44 is: 15,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.52 : 18,519.72 = 10,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.52/18,519.72 = 10,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.52x = 18,519.72 × 10,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.52x = 194,428,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,428,169.24/12,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,761.65

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