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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.82, 18,111.59 and 10,422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.82, 18,111.59 and 10,422.38 is: 15,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.82 : 18,111.59 = 10,422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.82/18,111.59 = 10,422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.82x = 18,111.59 × 10,422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.82x = 188,765,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,730.71/12,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.48

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