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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.02, 18,902.43 and 10,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.02, 18,902.43 and 10,862.96 is: 16,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.02 : 18,902.43 = 10,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.02/18,902.43 = 10,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.02x = 18,902.43 × 10,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.02x = 205,336,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,336,340.99/12,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.26

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