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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.70, 18,027.45 and 10,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.70, 18,027.45 and 10,304.70 is: 15,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.70 : 18,027.45 = 10,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.70/18,027.45 = 10,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.70x = 18,027.45 × 10,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.70x = 185,767,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,767,464.02/12,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.55

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