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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.80, 18,803.70 and 10,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.80, 18,803.70 and 10,999.80 is: 16,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.80 : 18,803.70 = 10,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.80/18,803.70 = 10,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.80x = 18,803.70 × 10,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.80x = 206,836,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,836,939.26/12,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.70

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