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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.56, 18,804.96 and 10,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.56, 18,804.96 and 10,696.32 is: 16,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.56 : 18,804.96 = 10,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.56/18,804.96 = 10,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.56x = 18,804.96 × 10,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.56x = 201,143,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,143,869.75/12,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.38

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