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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.41, 18,207.81 and 10,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.41, 18,207.81 and 10,832.04 is: 16,226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.41 : 18,207.81 = 10,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.41/18,207.81 = 10,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.41x = 18,207.81 × 10,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.41x = 197,227,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,227,726.23/12,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.84

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