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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.80, 16,941.96 and 10,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.80, 16,941.96 and 10,378.80 is: 14,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.80 : 16,941.96 = 10,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.80/16,941.96 = 10,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.80x = 16,941.96 × 10,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.80x = 175,837,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,837,214.45/12,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.06

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