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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.72, 18,853.44 and 10,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.72, 18,853.44 and 10,467.28 is: 15,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.72 : 18,853.44 = 10,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.72/18,853.44 = 10,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.72x = 18,853.44 × 10,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.72x = 197,344,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,344,235.44/12,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,671.30

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