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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.11, 18,792.67 and 10,996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.11, 18,792.67 and 10,996.15 is: 16,461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.11 : 18,792.67 = 10,996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.11/18,792.67 = 10,996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.11x = 18,792.67 × 10,996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.11x = 206,647,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,647,018.22/12,553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.82

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