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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.19, 18,367.72 and 10,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.19, 18,367.72 and 10,983.83 is: 16,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.19 : 18,367.72 = 10,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.19/18,367.72 = 10,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.19x = 18,367.72 × 10,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.19x = 201,747,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,747,794.67/12,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,390.02

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