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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.63, 16,710.95 and 12,077.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.63, 16,710.95 and 12,077.33 is: 16,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.63 : 16,710.95 = 12,077.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.63/16,710.95 = 12,077.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.63x = 16,710.95 × 12,077.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.63x = 201,823,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,823,604.40/12,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.51

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