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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.60, 18,384.30 and 10,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.60, 18,384.30 and 10,067.40 is: 15,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.60 : 18,384.30 = 10,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.60/18,384.30 = 10,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.60x = 18,384.30 × 10,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.60x = 185,082,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,082,101.82/12,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.38

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