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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.70, 18,130.11 and 10,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.70, 18,130.11 and 10,155.70 is: 15,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.70 : 18,130.11 = 10,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.70/18,130.11 = 10,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.70x = 18,130.11 × 10,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.70x = 184,123,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,123,958.13/12,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.23

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