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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.70, 18,544.05 and 10,980.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.70, 18,544.05 and 10,980.30 is: 16,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.70 : 18,544.05 = 10,980.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.70/18,544.05 = 10,980.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.70x = 18,544.05 × 10,980.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.70x = 203,619,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,619,232.22/12,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.45

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