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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.01, 18,209.88 and 10,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.01, 18,209.88 and 10,417.20 is: 15,598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.01 : 18,209.88 = 10,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.01/18,209.88 = 10,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.01x = 18,209.88 × 10,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.01x = 189,695,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,695,961.94/12,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.70

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