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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.56, 18,522.24 and 10,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.56, 18,522.24 and 10,295.86 is: 15,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.56 : 18,522.24 = 10,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.56/18,522.24 = 10,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.56x = 18,522.24 × 10,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.56x = 190,702,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,702,389.93/12,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.80

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