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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.63, 18,130.47 and 10,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.63, 18,130.47 and 10,841.18 is: 16,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.63 : 18,130.47 = 10,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.63/18,130.47 = 10,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.63x = 18,130.47 × 10,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.63x = 196,555,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,555,598.10/12,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.98

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