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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.60, 18,360.30 and 10,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.60, 18,360.30 and 10,647.20 is: 15,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.60 : 18,360.30 = 10,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.60/18,360.30 = 10,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.60x = 18,360.30 × 10,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.60x = 195,485,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,485,786.16/12,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.64

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