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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.68, 18,961.44 and 10,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.68, 18,961.44 and 10,188.28 is: 15,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.68 : 18,961.44 = 10,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.68/18,961.44 = 10,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.68x = 18,961.44 × 10,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.68x = 193,184,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,184,459.92/12,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.82

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