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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.24, 17,936.51 and 10,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.24, 17,936.51 and 10,236.34 is: 15,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.24 : 17,936.51 = 10,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.24/17,936.51 = 10,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.24x = 17,936.51 × 10,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.24x = 183,604,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,604,214.77/12,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.31

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