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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.69, 18,221.38 and 10,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.69, 18,221.38 and 10,483.04 is: 15,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.69 : 18,221.38 = 10,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.69/18,221.38 = 10,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.69x = 18,221.38 × 10,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.69x = 191,015,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,015,455.40/12,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,714.08

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