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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,653.56, 18,941.46 and 10,787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,653.56, 18,941.46 and 10,787.32 is: 16,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,653.56 : 18,941.46 = 10,787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,653.56/18,941.46 = 10,787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,653.56x = 18,941.46 × 10,787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,653.56x = 204,327,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,327,590.29/12,653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.83

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