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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.20, 18,530.70 and 10,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.20, 18,530.70 and 10,424.20 is: 15,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.20 : 18,530.70 = 10,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.20/18,530.70 = 10,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.20x = 18,530.70 × 10,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.20x = 193,167,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,167,722.94/12,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.10

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