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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.28, 18,174.84 and 10,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.28, 18,174.84 and 10,699.08 is: 15,971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.28 : 18,174.84 = 10,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.28/18,174.84 = 10,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.28x = 18,174.84 × 10,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.28x = 194,454,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,454,067.15/12,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,971.22

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