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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.20, 18,991.20 and 10,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.20, 18,991.20 and 10,817.60 is: 16,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.20 : 18,991.20 = 10,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.20/18,991.20 = 10,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.20x = 18,991.20 × 10,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.20x = 205,439,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,439,205.12/12,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.97

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