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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.72, 18,867.96 and 10,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.72, 18,867.96 and 10,632.24 is: 15,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.72 : 18,867.96 = 10,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.72/18,867.96 = 10,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.72x = 18,867.96 × 10,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.72x = 200,608,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,608,679.03/12,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.22

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