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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.44, 18,001.20 and 10,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.44, 18,001.20 and 10,172.96 is: 15,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.44 : 18,001.20 = 10,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.44/18,001.20 = 10,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.44x = 18,001.20 × 10,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.44x = 183,125,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,125,487.55/12,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.05

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