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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,308.19, 18,366.23 and 10,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,308.19, 18,366.23 and 10,982.83 is: 16,388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,308.19 : 18,366.23 = 10,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,308.19/18,366.23 = 10,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,308.19x = 18,366.23 × 10,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,308.19x = 201,713,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,713,181.83/12,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,388.53

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