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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.60, 18,089.40 and 10,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.60, 18,089.40 and 10,869.20 is: 16,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.60 : 18,089.40 = 10,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.60/18,089.40 = 10,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.60x = 18,089.40 × 10,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.60x = 196,617,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,617,306.48/12,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,303.80

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