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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,409.13, 18,626.02 and 10,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,409.13, 18,626.02 and 10,096.38 is: 15,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,409.13 : 18,626.02 = 10,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,409.13/18,626.02 = 10,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,409.13x = 18,626.02 × 10,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,409.13x = 188,055,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,055,350.57/12,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.59

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