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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.20, 18,982.80 and 10,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.20, 18,982.80 and 10,322.40 is: 15,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.20 : 18,982.80 = 10,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.20/18,982.80 = 10,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.20x = 18,982.80 × 10,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.20x = 195,948,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,948,054.72/12,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.60

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