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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,615.50, 18,989.03 and 10,712.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,615.50, 18,989.03 and 10,712.81 is: 16,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,615.50 : 18,989.03 = 10,712.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,615.50/18,989.03 = 10,712.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,615.50x = 18,989.03 × 10,712.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,615.50x = 203,425,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,425,721.97/12,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.07

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