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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,609.62, 18,870.52 and 10,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,609.62, 18,870.52 and 10,361.46 is: 15,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,609.62 : 18,870.52 = 10,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,609.62/18,870.52 = 10,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,609.62x = 18,870.52 × 10,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,609.62x = 195,526,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,526,138.16/12,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.11

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