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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.70, 18,316.05 and 10,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.70, 18,316.05 and 10,801.30 is: 16,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.70 : 18,316.05 = 10,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.70/18,316.05 = 10,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.70x = 18,316.05 × 10,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.70x = 197,837,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,837,150.87/12,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.95

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