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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,104.80, 18,141.09 and 10,620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,104.80, 18,141.09 and 10,620.07 is: 15,915.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,104.80 : 18,141.09 = 10,620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,104.80/18,141.09 = 10,620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,104.80x = 18,141.09 × 10,620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,104.80x = 192,659,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,659,645.68/12,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,915.97

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