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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.79, 18,550.53 and 10,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.79, 18,550.53 and 10,148.67 is: 15,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.79 : 18,550.53 = 10,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.79/18,550.53 = 10,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.79x = 18,550.53 × 10,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.79x = 188,263,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,263,207.30/12,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.67

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