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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.80, 18,219.60 and 10,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.80, 18,219.60 and 10,778.40 is: 16,148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.80 : 18,219.60 = 10,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.80/18,219.60 = 10,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.80x = 18,219.60 × 10,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.80x = 196,378,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,378,136.64/12,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.46

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