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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.10, 18,982.80 and 10,800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.10, 18,982.80 and 10,800.30 is: 16,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.10 : 18,982.80 = 10,800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.10/18,982.80 = 10,800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.10x = 18,982.80 × 10,800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.10x = 205,019,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,019,934.84/12,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.83

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