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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.16, 16,692.78 and 10,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.16, 16,692.78 and 10,847.84 is: 14,931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.16 : 16,692.78 = 10,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.16/16,692.78 = 10,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.16x = 16,692.78 × 10,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.16x = 181,080,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,080,606.60/12,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.82

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