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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.30, 18,003.45 and 10,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.30, 18,003.45 and 10,908.80 is: 16,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.30 : 18,003.45 = 10,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.30/18,003.45 = 10,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.30x = 18,003.45 × 10,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.30x = 196,396,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,396,035.36/12,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.20

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