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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.48, 18,491.22 and 10,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.48, 18,491.22 and 10,474.20 is: 15,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.48 : 18,491.22 = 10,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.48/18,491.22 = 10,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.48x = 18,491.22 × 10,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.48x = 193,680,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,680,736.52/12,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.30

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