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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.32, 18,016.98 and 10,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.32, 18,016.98 and 10,240.12 is: 15,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.32 : 18,016.98 = 10,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.32/18,016.98 = 10,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.32x = 18,016.98 × 10,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.32x = 184,496,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,496,037.24/12,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.18

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