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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,117.90, 18,176.85 and 10,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,117.90, 18,176.85 and 10,368.30 is: 15,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,117.90 : 18,176.85 = 10,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,117.90/18,176.85 = 10,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,117.90x = 18,176.85 × 10,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,117.90x = 188,463,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,463,033.86/12,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.45

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