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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.88, 18,453.22 and 10,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.88, 18,453.22 and 10,748.90 is: 16,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.88 : 18,453.22 = 10,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.88/18,453.22 = 10,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.88x = 18,453.22 × 10,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.88x = 198,351,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,351,835.72/12,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.30

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