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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.80, 18,016.20 and 10,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.80, 18,016.20 and 10,801.20 is: 16,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.80 : 18,016.20 = 10,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.80/18,016.20 = 10,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.80x = 18,016.20 × 10,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.80x = 194,596,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,596,579.44/12,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.80

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