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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.84, 16,751.15 and 10,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.84, 16,751.15 and 10,483.62 is: 14,438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.84 : 16,751.15 = 10,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.84/16,751.15 = 10,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.84x = 16,751.15 × 10,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.84x = 175,612,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,612,691.16/12,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.46

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