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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,489.59, 18,643.27 and 10,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,489.59, 18,643.27 and 10,913.16 is: 16,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,489.59 : 18,643.27 = 10,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,489.59/18,643.27 = 10,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,489.59x = 18,643.27 × 10,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,489.59x = 203,456,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,456,988.43/12,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.13

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