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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,505.49, 18,767.47 and 10,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,505.49, 18,767.47 and 10,069.72 is: 15,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,505.49 : 18,767.47 = 10,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,505.49/18,767.47 = 10,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,505.49x = 18,767.47 × 10,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,505.49x = 188,983,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,983,095.92/12,505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.01

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