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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,428.91, 18,646.44 and 10,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,428.91, 18,646.44 and 10,211.49 is: 15,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,428.91 : 18,646.44 = 10,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,428.91/18,646.44 = 10,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,428.91x = 18,646.44 × 10,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,428.91x = 190,407,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,407,935.60/12,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.76

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