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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,487.40, 18,711.90 and 10,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,487.40, 18,711.90 and 10,836.20 is: 16,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,487.40 : 18,711.90 = 10,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,487.40/18,711.90 = 10,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,487.40x = 18,711.90 × 10,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,487.40x = 202,765,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,765,890.78/12,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.64

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