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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.93, 18,752.10 and 10,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.93, 18,752.10 and 10,755.46 is: 16,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.93 : 18,752.10 = 10,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.93/18,752.10 = 10,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.93x = 18,752.10 × 10,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.93x = 201,687,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,687,461.47/12,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.31

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