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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.32, 18,349.98 and 10,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.32, 18,349.98 and 10,062.76 is: 15,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.32 : 18,349.98 = 10,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.32/18,349.98 = 10,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.32x = 18,349.98 × 10,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.32x = 184,651,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,651,444.74/12,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.14

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