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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.28, 18,551.53 and 10,169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.28, 18,551.53 and 10,169.02 is: 15,322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.28 : 18,551.53 = 10,169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.28/18,551.53 = 10,169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.28x = 18,551.53 × 10,169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.28x = 188,650,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,650,879.60/12,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.17

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