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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.53, 18,995.59 and 10,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.53, 18,995.59 and 10,612.81 is: 15,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.53 : 18,995.59 = 10,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.53/18,995.59 = 10,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.53x = 18,995.59 × 10,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.53x = 201,596,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,596,587.51/12,679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.37

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