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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.58, 18,449.73 and 10,708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.58, 18,449.73 and 10,708.26 is: 16,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.58 : 18,449.73 = 10,708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.58/18,449.73 = 10,708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.58x = 18,449.73 × 10,708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.58x = 197,564,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,564,505.77/12,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.72

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