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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,156.62, 18,215.48 and 10,990.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,156.62, 18,215.48 and 10,990.22 is: 16,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,156.62 : 18,215.48 = 10,990.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,156.62/18,215.48 = 10,990.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,156.62x = 18,215.48 × 10,990.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,156.62x = 200,192,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,192,132.61/12,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.75

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