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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.32, 18,811.98 and 10,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.32, 18,811.98 and 10,190.16 is: 15,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.32 : 18,811.98 = 10,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.32/18,811.98 = 10,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.32x = 18,811.98 × 10,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.32x = 191,697,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,697,086.12/12,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.24

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