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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.36, 18,707.82 and 10,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.36, 18,707.82 and 10,277.64 is: 15,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.36 : 18,707.82 = 10,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.36/18,707.82 = 10,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.36x = 18,707.82 × 10,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.36x = 192,272,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,272,239.14/12,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.40

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