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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.40, 18,575.10 and 10,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.40, 18,575.10 and 10,439.40 is: 15,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.40 : 18,575.10 = 10,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.40/18,575.10 = 10,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.40x = 18,575.10 × 10,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.40x = 193,912,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,912,898.94/12,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.10

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