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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,435.57, 18,653.38 and 10,239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,435.57, 18,653.38 and 10,239.69 is: 15,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,435.57 : 18,653.38 = 10,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,435.57/18,653.38 = 10,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,435.57x = 18,653.38 × 10,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,435.57x = 191,004,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,004,828.65/12,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.56

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