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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.04, 18,714.48 and 10,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.04, 18,714.48 and 10,522.64 is: 15,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.04 : 18,714.48 = 10,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.04/18,714.48 = 10,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.04x = 18,714.48 × 10,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.04x = 196,925,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,925,735.83/12,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,793.18

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