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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,594.53, 18,966.78 and 10,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,594.53, 18,966.78 and 10,970.69 is: 16,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,594.53 : 18,966.78 = 10,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,594.53/18,966.78 = 10,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,594.53x = 18,966.78 × 10,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,594.53x = 208,078,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,078,608.82/12,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.35

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