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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,114.40, 18,171.60 and 10,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,114.40, 18,171.60 and 10,213.60 is: 15,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,114.40 : 18,171.60 = 10,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,114.40/18,171.60 = 10,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,114.40x = 18,171.60 × 10,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,114.40x = 185,597,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,597,453.76/12,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.40

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