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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.05, 18,694.58 and 10,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.05, 18,694.58 and 10,266.33 is: 15,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.05 : 18,694.58 = 10,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.05/18,694.58 = 10,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.05x = 18,694.58 × 10,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.05x = 191,924,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,924,676.16/12,463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.50

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