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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,402.20, 18,581.70 and 10,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,402.20, 18,581.70 and 10,458.20 is: 15,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,402.20 : 18,581.70 = 10,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,402.20/18,581.70 = 10,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,402.20x = 18,581.70 × 10,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,402.20x = 194,331,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,331,134.94/12,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.09

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