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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.23, 18,109.23 and 10,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.23, 18,109.23 and 10,783.37 is: 16,127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.23 : 18,109.23 = 10,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.23/18,109.23 = 10,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.23x = 18,109.23 × 10,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.23x = 195,278,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,278,430.48/12,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,127.75

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