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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.27, 18,666.37 and 10,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.27, 18,666.37 and 10,248.36 is: 15,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.27 : 18,666.37 = 10,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.27/18,666.37 = 10,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.27x = 18,666.37 × 10,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.27x = 191,299,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,299,679.65/12,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.51

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