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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.90, 18,538.35 and 10,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.90, 18,538.35 and 10,998.10 is: 16,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.90 : 18,538.35 = 10,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.90/18,538.35 = 10,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.90x = 18,538.35 × 10,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.90x = 203,886,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,886,627.14/12,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.15

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