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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,352.19, 18,517.91 and 10,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,352.19, 18,517.91 and 10,006.38 is: 15,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,352.19 : 18,517.91 = 10,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,352.19/18,517.91 = 10,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,352.19x = 18,517.91 × 10,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,352.19x = 185,297,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,297,244.27/12,352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.17

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