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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.70, 18,516.60 and 10,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.70, 18,516.60 and 10,910.70 is: 16,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.70 : 18,516.60 = 10,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.70/18,516.60 = 10,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.70x = 18,516.60 × 10,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.70x = 202,029,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,029,067.62/12,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.90

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