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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,418, 18,607.52 and 10,561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,418, 18,607.52 and 10,561.44 is: 15,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,418 : 18,607.52 = 10,561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,418/18,607.52 = 10,561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,418x = 18,607.52 × 10,561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,418x = 196,522,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,522,206.03/12,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.59

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