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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.18, 16,966.84 and 10,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.18, 16,966.84 and 10,631.44 is: 14,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.18 : 16,966.84 = 10,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.18/16,966.84 = 10,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.18x = 16,966.84 × 10,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.18x = 180,381,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,381,941.45/12,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.53

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