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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.37, 18,988.84 and 10,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.37, 18,988.84 and 10,712.68 is: 16,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.37 : 18,988.84 = 10,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.37/18,988.84 = 10,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.37x = 18,988.84 × 10,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.37x = 203,421,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,421,366.49/12,615.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.88

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