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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.72, 18,881.34 and 7,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.72, 18,881.34 and 7,599.24 is: 11,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.72 : 18,881.34 = 7,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.72/18,881.34 = 7,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.72x = 18,881.34 × 7,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.72x = 143,483,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,483,834.18/12,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.09

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