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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.28, 18,473.89 and 10,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.28, 18,473.89 and 10,263.57 is: 15,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.28 : 18,473.89 = 10,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.28/18,473.89 = 10,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.28x = 18,473.89 × 10,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.28x = 189,608,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,608,063.19/12,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.43

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