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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.88, 18,109.50 and 10,600.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.88, 18,109.50 and 10,600.43 is: 15,871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.88 : 18,109.50 = 10,600.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.88/18,109.50 = 10,600.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.88x = 18,109.50 × 10,600.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.88x = 191,968,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,968,436.29/12,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.88

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