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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,527.59, 18,800.51 and 10,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,527.59, 18,800.51 and 10,091.83 is: 15,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,527.59 : 18,800.51 = 10,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,527.59/18,800.51 = 10,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,527.59x = 18,800.51 × 10,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,527.59x = 189,731,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,731,550.83/12,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.10

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