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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.49, 18,093.60 and 10,821.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.49, 18,093.60 and 10,821.29 is: 16,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.49 : 18,093.60 = 10,821.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.49/18,093.60 = 10,821.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.49x = 18,093.60 × 10,821.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.49x = 195,796,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,796,002.28/12,061.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.16

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