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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,156.77, 18,205.74 and 10,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,156.77, 18,205.74 and 10,061.34 is: 15,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,156.77 : 18,205.74 = 10,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,156.77/18,205.74 = 10,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,156.77x = 18,205.74 × 10,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,156.77x = 183,174,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,174,140.09/12,156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.67

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