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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.10, 18,961.59 and 10,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.10, 18,961.59 and 10,967.25 is: 16,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.10 : 18,961.59 = 10,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.10/18,961.59 = 10,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.10x = 18,961.59 × 10,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.10x = 207,956,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,956,443.09/12,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.15

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