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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.63, 16,844.69 and 10,418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.63, 16,844.69 and 10,418.87 is: 14,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.63 : 16,844.69 = 10,418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.63/16,844.69 = 10,418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.63x = 16,844.69 × 10,418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.63x = 175,502,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,502,635.30/12,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.26

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