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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,549.39, 18,787.10 and 10,992.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,549.39, 18,787.10 and 10,992.43 is: 16,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,549.39 : 18,787.10 = 10,992.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,549.39/18,787.10 = 10,992.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,549.39x = 18,787.10 × 10,992.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,549.39x = 206,515,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,515,933.93/12,549.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,456.25

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