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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.30, 18,477.11 and 10,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.30, 18,477.11 and 10,149.30 is: 15,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.30 : 18,477.11 = 10,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.30/18,477.11 = 10,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.30x = 18,477.11 × 10,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.30x = 187,529,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,529,757.90/12,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.46

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