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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.24, 18,193.52 and 10,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.24, 18,193.52 and 10,902.52 is: 16,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.24 : 18,193.52 = 10,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.24/18,193.52 = 10,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.24x = 18,193.52 × 10,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.24x = 198,355,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,355,215.67/12,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,356.17

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