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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.76, 18,351.36 and 10,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.76, 18,351.36 and 10,773.12 is: 16,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.76 : 18,351.36 = 10,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.76/18,351.36 = 10,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.76x = 18,351.36 × 10,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.76x = 197,701,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,701,403.44/12,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.18

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