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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.60, 18,371.40 and 10,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.60, 18,371.40 and 10,087.60 is: 15,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.60 : 18,371.40 = 10,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.60/18,371.40 = 10,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.60x = 18,371.40 × 10,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.60x = 185,323,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,323,334.64/12,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.40

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