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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.85, 18,210.20 and 10,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.85, 18,210.20 and 10,996.52 is: 16,462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.85 : 18,210.20 = 10,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.85/18,210.20 = 10,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.85x = 18,210.20 × 10,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.85x = 200,248,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,248,828.50/12,163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.63

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