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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.20, 18,501.60 and 10,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.20, 18,501.60 and 10,388.80 is: 15,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.20 : 18,501.60 = 10,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.20/18,501.60 = 10,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.20x = 18,501.60 × 10,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.20x = 192,209,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,209,422.08/12,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.05

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