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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.39, 16,581.04 and 10,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.39, 16,581.04 and 10,366.48 is: 14,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.39 : 16,581.04 = 10,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.39/16,581.04 = 10,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.39x = 16,581.04 × 10,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.39x = 171,887,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,887,019.54/12,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.30

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