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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.93, 18,062.99 and 10,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,065.93, 18,062.99 and 10,798.82 is: 16,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,065.93 : 18,062.99 = 10,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,065.93/18,062.99 = 10,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,065.93x = 18,062.99 × 10,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,065.93x = 195,059,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,059,009.33/12,065.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.09

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