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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.60, 18,297.30 and 10,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.60, 18,297.30 and 10,605.20 is: 15,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.60 : 18,297.30 = 10,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.60/18,297.30 = 10,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.60x = 18,297.30 × 10,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.60x = 194,046,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,046,525.96/12,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.66

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