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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.31, 18,467.39 and 10,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.31, 18,467.39 and 10,093.16 is: 15,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.31 : 18,467.39 = 10,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.31/18,467.39 = 10,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.31x = 18,467.39 × 10,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.31x = 186,394,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,394,393.45/12,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.52

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