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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.20, 18,207.30 and 10,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.20, 18,207.30 and 10,680.20 is: 16,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.20 : 18,207.30 = 10,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.20/18,207.30 = 10,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.20x = 18,207.30 × 10,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.20x = 194,457,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,457,605.46/12,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.30

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