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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.53, 18,962.26 and 10,967.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.53, 18,962.26 and 10,967.69 is: 16,516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.53 : 18,962.26 = 10,967.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.53/18,962.26 = 10,967.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.53x = 18,962.26 × 10,967.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.53x = 207,972,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,972,067.15/12,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.82

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