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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.40, 18,213.30 and 10,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.40, 18,213.30 and 10,837.20 is: 16,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.40 : 18,213.30 = 10,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.40/18,213.30 = 10,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.40x = 18,213.30 × 10,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.40x = 197,381,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,381,174.76/12,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.17

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