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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,459.06, 18,597.44 and 10,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,459.06, 18,597.44 and 10,982.82 is: 16,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,459.06 : 18,597.44 = 10,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,459.06/18,597.44 = 10,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,459.06x = 18,597.44 × 10,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,459.06x = 204,252,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,252,281.07/12,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,393.88

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