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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,045.96, 18,081.90 and 10,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,045.96, 18,081.90 and 10,119.24 is: 15,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,045.96 : 18,081.90 = 10,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,045.96/18,081.90 = 10,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,045.96x = 18,081.90 × 10,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,045.96x = 182,975,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,975,085.76/12,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.75

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