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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.10, 18,476.55 and 10,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.10, 18,476.55 and 10,128.90 is: 15,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.10 : 18,476.55 = 10,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.10/18,476.55 = 10,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.10x = 18,476.55 × 10,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.10x = 187,147,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,147,127.30/12,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.61

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