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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.40, 18,519.60 and 10,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.40, 18,519.60 and 10,596.80 is: 15,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.40 : 18,519.60 = 10,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.40/18,519.60 = 10,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.40x = 18,519.60 × 10,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.40x = 196,248,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,248,497.28/12,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.20

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