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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.60, 18,005.40 and 10,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.60, 18,005.40 and 10,545.60 is: 15,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.60 : 18,005.40 = 10,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.60/18,005.40 = 10,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.60x = 18,005.40 × 10,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.60x = 189,877,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877,746.24/12,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,818.40

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