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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.40, 18,269.10 and 10,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.40, 18,269.10 and 10,672.80 is: 16,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.40 : 18,269.10 = 10,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.40/18,269.10 = 10,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.40x = 18,269.10 × 10,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.40x = 194,982,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,982,450.48/12,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.20

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