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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.18, 18,298.18 and 10,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.18, 18,298.18 and 10,552.06 is: 15,808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.18 : 18,298.18 = 10,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.18/18,298.18 = 10,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.18x = 18,298.18 × 10,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.18x = 193,083,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,083,493.25/12,214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,808.14

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