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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.70, 18,008.55 and 10,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.70, 18,008.55 and 10,277.70 is: 15,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.70 : 18,008.55 = 10,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.70/18,008.55 = 10,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.70x = 18,008.55 × 10,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.70x = 185,086,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,086,474.34/12,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.55

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