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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.02, 18,672.66 and 10,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.02, 18,672.66 and 10,083.87 is: 15,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.02 : 18,672.66 = 10,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.02/18,672.66 = 10,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.02x = 18,672.66 × 10,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.02x = 188,292,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,292,675.99/12,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.47

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