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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.32, 18,523.89 and 10,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.32, 18,523.89 and 10,496.04 is: 15,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.32 : 18,523.89 = 10,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.32/18,523.89 = 10,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.32x = 18,523.89 × 10,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.32x = 194,427,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,427,490.40/12,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,743.98

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