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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,454.26, 18,660.62 and 10,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,454.26, 18,660.62 and 10,239.92 is: 15,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,454.26 : 18,660.62 = 10,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,454.26/18,660.62 = 10,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,454.26x = 18,660.62 × 10,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,454.26x = 191,083,255.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,083,255.95/12,454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.80

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