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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.40, 18,246.60 and 10,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.40, 18,246.60 and 10,560.60 is: 15,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.40 : 18,246.60 = 10,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.40/18,246.60 = 10,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.40x = 18,246.60 × 10,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.40x = 192,695,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,695,043.96/12,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.90

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