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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.70, 18,207.15 and 10,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.70, 18,207.15 and 10,062.27 is: 15,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.70 : 18,207.15 = 10,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.70/18,207.15 = 10,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.70x = 18,207.15 × 10,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.70x = 183,205,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,205,259.23/12,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.08

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