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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.93, 18,536.99 and 10,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.93, 18,536.99 and 10,717.75 is: 16,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.93 : 18,536.99 = 10,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.93/18,536.99 = 10,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.93x = 18,536.99 × 10,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.93x = 198,674,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,674,824.57/12,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.41

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