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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,680.26, 19,023.27 and 6,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,680.26, 19,023.27 and 6,836.74 is: 10,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,680.26 : 19,023.27 = 6,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,680.26/19,023.27 = 6,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,680.26x = 19,023.27 × 6,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,680.26x = 130,057,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,057,150.94/12,680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.66

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