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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.60, 18,351.30 and 10,641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.60, 18,351.30 and 10,641.20 is: 15,919.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.60 : 18,351.30 = 10,641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.60/18,351.30 = 10,641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.60x = 18,351.30 × 10,641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.60x = 195,279,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,279,853.56/12,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,919.64

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