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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.70, 18,233.55 and 10,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.70, 18,233.55 and 10,619.70 is: 15,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.70 : 18,233.55 = 10,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.70/18,233.55 = 10,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.70x = 18,233.55 × 10,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.70x = 193,634,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,634,830.94/12,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.55

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