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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.07, 18,196.56 and 10,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.07, 18,196.56 and 10,408.30 is: 15,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.07 : 18,196.56 = 10,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.07/18,196.56 = 10,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.07x = 18,196.56 × 10,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.07x = 189,395,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,395,209.96/12,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.43

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