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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.40, 18,666.60 and 10,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.40, 18,666.60 and 10,824.40 is: 16,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.40 : 18,666.60 = 10,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.40/18,666.60 = 10,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.40x = 18,666.60 × 10,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.40x = 202,054,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,054,745.04/12,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,236.60

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