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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.88, 18,293.52 and 10,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.88, 18,293.52 and 10,587.04 is: 15,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.88 : 18,293.52 = 10,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.88/18,293.52 = 10,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.88x = 18,293.52 × 10,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.88x = 193,674,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,674,227.98/12,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.63

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