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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,114.36, 18,171.90 and 10,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,114.36, 18,171.90 and 10,168.20 is: 15,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,114.36 : 18,171.90 = 10,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,114.36/18,171.90 = 10,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,114.36x = 18,171.90 × 10,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,114.36x = 184,775,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,775,513.58/12,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.60

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