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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.73, 18,111.47 and 10,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.73, 18,111.47 and 10,784.87 is: 16,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.73 : 18,111.47 = 10,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.73/18,111.47 = 10,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.73x = 18,111.47 × 10,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.73x = 195,329,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,329,849.46/12,109.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.99

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