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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.32, 18,050.10 and 10,790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.32, 18,050.10 and 10,790.23 is: 16,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.32 : 18,050.10 = 10,790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.32/18,050.10 = 10,790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.32x = 18,050.10 × 10,790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.32x = 194,764,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764,610.22/12,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.23

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