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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.60, 18,412.80 and 10,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.60, 18,412.80 and 10,086.40 is: 15,111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.60 : 18,412.80 = 10,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.60/18,412.80 = 10,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.60x = 18,412.80 × 10,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.60x = 185,718,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,718,865.92/12,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.87

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