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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.60, 18,451.80 and 10,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.60, 18,451.80 and 10,708.20 is: 16,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.60 : 18,451.80 = 10,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.60/18,451.80 = 10,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.60x = 18,451.80 × 10,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.60x = 197,585,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,585,564.76/12,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.10

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