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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.70, 18,519.60 and 10,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.70, 18,519.60 and 10,912.70 is: 16,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.70 : 18,519.60 = 10,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.70/18,519.60 = 10,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.70x = 18,519.60 × 10,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.70x = 202,098,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098,838.92/12,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,336.90

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