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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.42, 18,030.53 and 10,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.42, 18,030.53 and 10,817.91 is: 16,152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.42 : 18,030.53 = 10,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.42/18,030.53 = 10,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.42x = 18,030.53 × 10,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.42x = 195,052,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,052,596.70/12,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.86

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