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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.40, 18,399.60 and 10,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.40, 18,399.60 and 10,662.60 is: 15,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.40 : 18,399.60 = 10,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.40/18,399.60 = 10,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.40x = 18,399.60 × 10,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.40x = 196,187,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,187,574.96/12,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.90

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