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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.20, 18,544.80 and 10,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.20, 18,544.80 and 10,980.80 is: 16,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.20 : 18,544.80 = 10,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.20/18,544.80 = 10,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.20x = 18,544.80 × 10,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.20x = 203,636,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,636,739.84/12,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,471.20

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