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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,656.70, 18,985.05 and 10,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,656.70, 18,985.05 and 10,323.90 is: 15,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,656.70 : 18,985.05 = 10,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,656.70/18,985.05 = 10,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,656.70x = 18,985.05 × 10,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,656.70x = 195,999,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,999,757.70/12,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.85

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