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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.24, 18,621.30 and 10,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.24, 18,621.30 and 10,861.40 is: 16,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.24 : 18,621.30 = 10,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.24/18,621.30 = 10,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.24x = 18,621.30 × 10,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.24x = 202,253,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,253,387.82/12,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,277.62

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