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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.23, 18,532.24 and 10,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.23, 18,532.24 and 10,302.52 is: 15,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.23 : 18,532.24 = 10,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.23/18,532.24 = 10,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.23x = 18,532.24 × 10,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.23x = 190,928,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,928,773.24/12,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.78

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