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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.60, 18,666.90 and 10,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.60, 18,666.90 and 10,565.40 is: 15,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.60 : 18,666.90 = 10,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.60/18,666.90 = 10,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.60x = 18,666.90 × 10,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.60x = 197,223,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,223,265.26/12,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.10

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