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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,382.55, 18,552.25 and 10,315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,382.55, 18,552.25 and 10,315.83 is: 15,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,382.55 : 18,552.25 = 10,315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,382.55/18,552.25 = 10,315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,382.55x = 18,552.25 × 10,315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,382.55x = 191,381,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,381,805.54/12,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.77

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