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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.80, 18,533.70 and 10,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.80, 18,533.70 and 10,307.80 is: 15,461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.80 : 18,533.70 = 10,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.80/18,533.70 = 10,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.80x = 18,533.70 × 10,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.80x = 191,041,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,041,672.86/12,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.70

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