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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.20, 18,260.10 and 10,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.20, 18,260.10 and 10,416.60 is: 15,634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.20 : 18,260.10 = 10,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.20/18,260.10 = 10,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.20x = 18,260.10 × 10,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.20x = 190,208,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,208,157.66/12,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.15

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