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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.47, 18,122.79 and 10,836.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.47, 18,122.79 and 10,836.03 is: 16,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.47 : 18,122.79 = 10,836.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.47/18,122.79 = 10,836.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.47x = 18,122.79 × 10,836.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.47x = 196,379,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,379,096.12/12,162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.32

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