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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,406.09, 18,575.94 and 10,437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,406.09, 18,575.94 and 10,437.79 is: 15,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,406.09 : 18,575.94 = 10,437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,406.09/18,575.94 = 10,437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,406.09x = 18,575.94 × 10,437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,406.09x = 193,891,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,891,760.77/12,406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.76

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