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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.58, 18,209.83 and 10,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.58, 18,209.83 and 10,996.28 is: 16,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.58 : 18,209.83 = 10,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.58/18,209.83 = 10,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.58x = 18,209.83 × 10,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.58x = 200,240,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,240,389.43/12,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.29

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