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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.52, 16,664.89 and 10,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.52, 16,664.89 and 10,996.32 is: 15,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.52 : 16,664.89 = 10,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.52/16,664.89 = 10,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.52x = 16,664.89 × 10,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.52x = 183,252,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,252,408.22/12,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.42

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