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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.40, 18,546.60 and 10,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.40, 18,546.60 and 10,857.80 is: 16,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.40 : 18,546.60 = 10,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.40/18,546.60 = 10,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.40x = 18,546.60 × 10,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.40x = 201,375,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,375,273.48/12,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.70

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