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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.37, 18,821.16 and 10,105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.37, 18,821.16 and 10,105.61 is: 15,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.37 : 18,821.16 = 10,105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.37/18,821.16 = 10,105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.37x = 18,821.16 × 10,105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.37x = 190,199,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,199,208.60/12,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.75

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