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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,422.43, 18,636.69 and 10,205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,422.43, 18,636.69 and 10,205.01 is: 15,310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,422.43 : 18,636.69 = 10,205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,422.43/18,636.69 = 10,205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,422.43x = 18,636.69 × 10,205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,422.43x = 190,187,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,187,607.82/12,422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.02

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