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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.23, 18,195.30 and 10,407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.23, 18,195.30 and 10,407.45 is: 15,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.23 : 18,195.30 = 10,407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.23/18,195.30 = 10,407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.23x = 18,195.30 × 10,407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.23x = 189,366,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,366,674.99/12,151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.16

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