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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.60, 18,471.30 and 10,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.60, 18,471.30 and 10,125.40 is: 15,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.60 : 18,471.30 = 10,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.60/18,471.30 = 10,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.60x = 18,471.30 × 10,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.60x = 187,029,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,029,301.02/12,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.36

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