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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.30, 18,959.55 and 10,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.30, 18,959.55 and 10,285.03 is: 15,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.30 : 18,959.55 = 10,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.30/18,959.55 = 10,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.30x = 18,959.55 × 10,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.30x = 194,999,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,999,540.54/12,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.59

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