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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.36, 18,372.56 and 10,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.36, 18,372.56 and 10,084.04 is: 15,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.36 : 18,372.56 = 10,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.36/18,372.56 = 10,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.36x = 18,372.56 × 10,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.36x = 185,269,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269,629.94/12,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.08

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