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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.40, 18,371.10 and 10,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.40, 18,371.10 and 10,171.55 is: 15,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.40 : 18,371.10 = 10,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.40/18,371.10 = 10,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.40x = 18,371.10 × 10,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.40x = 186,862,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,862,562.21/12,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.33

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