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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.85, 18,498.65 and 10,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.85, 18,498.65 and 10,617.75 is: 15,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.85 : 18,498.65 = 10,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.85/18,498.65 = 10,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.85x = 18,498.65 × 10,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.85x = 196,413,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,413,987.95/12,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.25

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