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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.55, 18,544.14 and 10,621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.55, 18,544.14 and 10,621.53 is: 15,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.55 : 18,544.14 = 10,621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.55/18,544.14 = 10,621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.55x = 18,544.14 × 10,621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.55x = 196,967,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,967,139.33/12,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.30

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