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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.56, 18,599.68 and 10,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.56, 18,599.68 and 10,984.40 is: 16,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.56 : 18,599.68 = 10,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.56/18,599.68 = 10,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.56x = 18,599.68 × 10,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.56x = 204,306,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,306,324.99/12,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,396.24

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