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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.68, 18,539.60 and 10,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.68, 18,539.60 and 10,719.50 is: 16,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.68 : 18,539.60 = 10,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.68/18,539.60 = 10,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.68x = 18,539.60 × 10,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.68x = 198,735,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,735,095.90/12,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.01

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