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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,677.38, 18,924.61 and 10,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,677.38, 18,924.61 and 10,711.30 is: 15,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,677.38 : 18,924.61 = 10,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,677.38/18,924.61 = 10,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,677.38x = 18,924.61 × 10,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,677.38x = 202,707,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707,121.54/12,677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.67

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