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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,433.20, 18,652.86 and 10,215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,433.20, 18,652.86 and 10,215.78 is: 15,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,433.20 : 18,652.86 = 10,215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,433.20/18,652.86 = 10,215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,433.20x = 18,652.86 × 10,215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,433.20x = 190,553,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,553,514.13/12,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.18

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