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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.20, 18,415.80 and 10,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.20, 18,415.80 and 10,867.80 is: 16,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.20 : 18,415.80 = 10,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.20/18,415.80 = 10,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.20x = 18,415.80 × 10,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.20x = 200,139,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,139,231.24/12,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.70

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