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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.23, 18,404.19 and 10,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.23, 18,404.19 and 10,497.60 is: 15,767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.23 : 18,404.19 = 10,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.23/18,404.19 = 10,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.23x = 18,404.19 × 10,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.23x = 193,199,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,199,824.94/12,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,767.26

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