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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.25, 18,219.93 and 10,557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.25, 18,219.93 and 10,557.64 is: 15,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.25 : 18,219.93 = 10,557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.25/18,219.93 = 10,557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.25x = 18,219.93 × 10,557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.25x = 192,359,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,359,461.77/12,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.46

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