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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.10, 18,332.55 and 10,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.10, 18,332.55 and 10,628.70 is: 15,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.10 : 18,332.55 = 10,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.10/18,332.55 = 10,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.10x = 18,332.55 × 10,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.10x = 194,851,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,851,174.19/12,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.90

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