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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.40, 18,138.60 and 10,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.40, 18,138.60 and 10,191.60 is: 15,287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.40 : 18,138.60 = 10,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.40/18,138.60 = 10,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.40x = 18,138.60 × 10,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.40x = 184,861,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,861,355.76/12,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.40

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