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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,648.96, 18,960.48 and 10,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,648.96, 18,960.48 and 10,925.28 is: 16,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,648.96 : 18,960.48 = 10,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,648.96/18,960.48 = 10,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,648.96x = 18,960.48 × 10,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,648.96x = 207,148,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,148,552.93/12,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,376.73

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