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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.96, 18,940.72 and 10,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.96, 18,940.72 and 10,184.96 is: 15,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.96 : 18,940.72 = 10,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.96/18,940.72 = 10,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.96x = 18,940.72 × 10,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.96x = 192,910,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,910,475.57/12,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.93

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