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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.73, 18,912.96 and 10,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.73, 18,912.96 and 10,244.12 is: 15,344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.73 : 18,912.96 = 10,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.73/18,912.96 = 10,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.73x = 18,912.96 × 10,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.73x = 193,746,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,746,537.23/12,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.16

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