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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.82, 18,049.21 and 10,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.82, 18,049.21 and 10,630.68 is: 15,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.82 : 18,049.21 = 10,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.82/18,049.21 = 10,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.82x = 18,049.21 × 10,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.82x = 191,875,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,875,375.76/12,101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.08

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