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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,645.20, 18,967.80 and 10,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,645.20, 18,967.80 and 10,020.80 is: 15,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,645.20 : 18,967.80 = 10,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,645.20/18,967.80 = 10,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,645.20x = 18,967.80 × 10,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,645.20x = 190,072,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,072,530.24/12,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.20

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