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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.15, 18,456.78 and 10,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.15, 18,456.78 and 10,239.30 is: 15,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.15 : 18,456.78 = 10,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.15/18,456.78 = 10,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.15x = 18,456.78 × 10,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.15x = 188,984,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,984,507.45/12,294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.91

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