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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,461.55, 18,692.33 and 10,264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,461.55, 18,692.33 and 10,264.83 is: 15,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,461.55 : 18,692.33 = 10,264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,461.55/18,692.33 = 10,264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,461.55x = 18,692.33 × 10,264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,461.55x = 191,873,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,873,538.43/12,461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,397.25

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