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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.12, 18,320.90 and 10,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.12, 18,320.90 and 10,605.30 is: 15,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.12 : 18,320.90 = 10,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.12/18,320.90 = 10,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.12x = 18,320.90 × 10,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.12x = 194,298,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,298,640.77/12,243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.03

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