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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.63, 18,776.72 and 10,075.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.63, 18,776.72 and 10,075.87 is: 15,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.63 : 18,776.72 = 10,075.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.63/18,776.72 = 10,075.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.63x = 18,776.72 × 10,075.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.63x = 189,191,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,191,789.75/12,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.27

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