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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.29, 18,051.59 and 10,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.29, 18,051.59 and 10,791.25 is: 16,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.29 : 18,051.59 = 10,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.29/18,051.59 = 10,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.29x = 18,051.59 × 10,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.29x = 194,799,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,202.44/12,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.79

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