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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.52, 18,670.41 and 10,082.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.52, 18,670.41 and 10,082.37 is: 15,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.52 : 18,670.41 = 10,082.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.52/18,670.41 = 10,082.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.52x = 18,670.41 × 10,082.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.52x = 188,241,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,241,981.67/12,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.22

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