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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.88, 18,435.54 and 10,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.88, 18,435.54 and 10,990.12 is: 16,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.88 : 18,435.54 = 10,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.88/18,435.54 = 10,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.88x = 18,435.54 × 10,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.88x = 202,608,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,608,796.86/12,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,387.15

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