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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.70, 18,319.05 and 10,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.70, 18,319.05 and 10,244.40 is: 15,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.70 : 18,319.05 = 10,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.70/18,319.05 = 10,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.70x = 18,319.05 × 10,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.70x = 187,667,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,667,675.82/12,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.60

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