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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.40, 18,543.60 and 10,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.40, 18,543.60 and 10,418.40 is: 15,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.40 : 18,543.60 = 10,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.40/18,543.60 = 10,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.40x = 18,543.60 × 10,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.40x = 193,194,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,194,642.24/12,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.60

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