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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.80, 18,553.20 and 10,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.80, 18,553.20 and 10,832.80 is: 16,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.80 : 18,553.20 = 10,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.80/18,553.20 = 10,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.80x = 18,553.20 × 10,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.80x = 200,983,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,983,104.96/12,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.20

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