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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,604.20, 18,906.30 and 10,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,604.20, 18,906.30 and 10,660.20 is: 15,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,604.20 : 18,906.30 = 10,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,604.20/18,906.30 = 10,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,604.20x = 18,906.30 × 10,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,604.20x = 201,544,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,544,939.26/12,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.30

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