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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.76, 18,766.18 and 10,159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.76, 18,766.18 and 10,159.61 is: 15,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.76 : 18,766.18 = 10,159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.76/18,766.18 = 10,159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.76x = 18,766.18 × 10,159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.76x = 190,657,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,657,091.51/12,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.45

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