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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.10, 18,176.55 and 10,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.10, 18,176.55 and 10,524.70 is: 15,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.10 : 18,176.55 = 10,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.10/18,176.55 = 10,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.10x = 18,176.55 × 10,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.10x = 191,302,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,302,735.79/12,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,744.95

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