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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.44, 18,614.42 and 10,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.44, 18,614.42 and 10,994.26 is: 16,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.44 : 18,614.42 = 10,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.44/18,614.42 = 10,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.44x = 18,614.42 × 10,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.44x = 204,651,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,651,625.19/12,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,410.95

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