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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.24, 18,352.94 and 10,973.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.24, 18,352.94 and 10,973.89 is: 16,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.24 : 18,352.94 = 10,973.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.24/18,352.94 = 10,973.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.24x = 18,352.94 × 10,973.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.24x = 201,403,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,403,043.98/12,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.24

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