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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.56, 18,172.26 and 10,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.56, 18,172.26 and 10,955.88 is: 16,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.56 : 18,172.26 = 10,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.56/18,172.26 = 10,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.56x = 18,172.26 × 10,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.56x = 199,093,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,093,099.89/12,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.91

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