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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.18, 16,965.46 and 10,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.18, 16,965.46 and 10,630.44 is: 14,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.18 : 16,965.46 = 10,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.18/16,965.46 = 10,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.18x = 16,965.46 × 10,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.18x = 180,350,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,350,304.60/12,291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.15

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