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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.72, 18,202.03 and 10,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.72, 18,202.03 and 10,411.91 is: 15,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.72 : 18,202.03 = 10,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.72/18,202.03 = 10,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.72x = 18,202.03 × 10,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.72x = 189,517,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,517,846.12/12,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.84

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