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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.24, 17,935.02 and 10,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.24, 17,935.02 and 10,235.34 is: 15,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.24 : 17,935.02 = 10,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.24/17,935.02 = 10,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.24x = 17,935.02 × 10,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.24x = 183,571,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,571,027.61/12,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.82

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