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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.33, 16,747.70 and 10,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.33, 16,747.70 and 10,481.12 is: 14,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.33 : 16,747.70 = 10,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.33/16,747.70 = 10,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.33x = 16,747.70 × 10,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.33x = 175,534,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,534,653.42/12,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.02

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