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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.66, 18,061.83 and 10,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.66, 18,061.83 and 10,427.70 is: 15,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.66 : 18,061.83 = 10,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.66/18,061.83 = 10,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.66x = 18,061.83 × 10,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.66x = 188,343,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,343,344.69/12,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.34

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