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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,439.63, 18,568.42 and 10,963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,439.63, 18,568.42 and 10,963.45 is: 16,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,439.63 : 18,568.42 = 10,963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,439.63/18,568.42 = 10,963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,439.63x = 18,568.42 × 10,963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,439.63x = 203,573,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,573,944.25/12,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.95

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