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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.80, 18,563.70 and 10,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.80, 18,563.70 and 10,950.20 is: 16,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.80 : 18,563.70 = 10,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.80/18,563.70 = 10,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.80x = 18,563.70 × 10,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.80x = 203,276,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,276,227.74/12,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.30

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