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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.34, 18,511.32 and 10,288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.34, 18,511.32 and 10,288.64 is: 15,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.34 : 18,511.32 = 10,288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.34/18,511.32 = 10,288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.34x = 18,511.32 × 10,288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.34x = 190,456,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,456,307.40/12,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.90

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