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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.77, 18,481.06 and 10,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.77, 18,481.06 and 10,472.69 is: 15,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.77 : 18,481.06 = 10,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.77/18,481.06 = 10,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.77x = 18,481.06 × 10,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.77x = 193,546,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,546,412.25/12,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.99

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