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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.40, 18,704.10 and 10,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.40, 18,704.10 and 10,865.60 is: 16,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.40 : 18,704.10 = 10,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.40/18,704.10 = 10,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.40x = 18,704.10 × 10,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.40x = 203,231,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,231,268.96/12,469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,298.40

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