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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.56, 18,577.31 and 10,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.56, 18,577.31 and 10,969.34 is: 16,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.56 : 18,577.31 = 10,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.56/18,577.31 = 10,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.56x = 18,577.31 × 10,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.56x = 203,780,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,780,681.94/12,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,373.77

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