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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.28, 18,280.26 and 10,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.28, 18,280.26 and 10,646.22 is: 15,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.28 : 18,280.26 = 10,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.28/18,280.26 = 10,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.28x = 18,280.26 × 10,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.28x = 194,615,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,615,669.62/12,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.90

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