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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.52, 18,632.16 and 10,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.52, 18,632.16 and 10,475.28 is: 15,685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.52 : 18,632.16 = 10,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.52/18,632.16 = 10,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.52x = 18,632.16 × 10,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.52x = 195,177,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,177,093.00/12,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.04

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