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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.54, 18,544.71 and 10,310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.54, 18,544.71 and 10,310.83 is: 15,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.54 : 18,544.71 = 10,310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.54/18,544.71 = 10,310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.54x = 18,544.71 × 10,310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.54x = 191,211,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,211,344.51/12,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.25

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