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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.26, 18,152.84 and 10,727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.26, 18,152.84 and 10,727.37 is: 16,078.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.26 : 18,152.84 = 10,727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.26/18,152.84 = 10,727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.26x = 18,152.84 × 10,727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.26x = 194,732,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,732,258.05/12,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.62

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