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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.20, 18,445.80 and 10,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.20, 18,445.80 and 10,108.40 is: 15,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.20 : 18,445.80 = 10,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.20/18,445.80 = 10,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.20x = 18,445.80 × 10,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.20x = 186,457,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,457,524.72/12,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.60

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