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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.44, 18,552.90 and 10,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.44, 18,552.90 and 10,150.32 is: 15,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.44 : 18,552.90 = 10,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.44/18,552.90 = 10,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.44x = 18,552.90 × 10,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.44x = 188,317,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,317,871.93/12,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.06

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