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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.78, 18,479.82 and 10,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.78, 18,479.82 and 10,121.52 is: 15,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.78 : 18,479.82 = 10,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.78/18,479.82 = 10,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.78x = 18,479.82 × 10,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.78x = 187,043,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,043,867.73/12,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.49

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