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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.75, 18,313.36 and 10,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.75, 18,313.36 and 10,068.03 is: 15,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.75 : 18,313.36 = 10,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.75/18,313.36 = 10,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.75x = 18,313.36 × 10,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.75x = 184,379,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,379,432.71/12,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.28

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