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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.76, 18,108.98 and 10,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.76, 18,108.98 and 10,828.24 is: 16,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.76 : 18,108.98 = 10,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.76/18,108.98 = 10,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.76x = 18,108.98 × 10,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.76x = 196,088,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,088,381.60/12,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,157.90

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