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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.20, 18,520.80 and 10,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.20, 18,520.80 and 10,986.40 is: 16,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.20 : 18,520.80 = 10,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.20/18,520.80 = 10,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.20x = 18,520.80 × 10,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.20x = 203,476,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,476,917.12/12,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.60

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