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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,657.20, 18,985.80 and 10,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,657.20, 18,985.80 and 10,713.20 is: 16,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,657.20 : 18,985.80 = 10,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,657.20/18,985.80 = 10,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,657.20x = 18,985.80 × 10,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,657.20x = 203,398,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,398,672.56/12,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.80

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