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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.57, 18,204.81 and 10,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.57, 18,204.81 and 10,413.80 is: 15,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.57 : 18,204.81 = 10,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.57/18,204.81 = 10,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.57x = 18,204.81 × 10,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.57x = 189,581,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,581,250.38/12,157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.68

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