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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.11, 17,975.26 and 10,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.11, 17,975.26 and 10,236.64 is: 15,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.11 : 17,975.26 = 10,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.11/17,975.26 = 10,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.11x = 17,975.26 × 10,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.11x = 184,006,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,006,214.34/12,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.50

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