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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.60, 18,995.40 and 10,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.60, 18,995.40 and 10,359.60 is: 15,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.60 : 18,995.40 = 10,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.60/18,995.40 = 10,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.60x = 18,995.40 × 10,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.60x = 196,784,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,784,745.84/12,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.40

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