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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.31, 18,663.44 and 10,246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.31, 18,663.44 and 10,246.41 is: 15,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.31 : 18,663.44 = 10,246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.31/18,663.44 = 10,246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.31x = 18,663.44 × 10,246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.31x = 191,233,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,233,207.02/12,442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.60

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