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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,686.40, 19,005.89 and 10,619.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,686.40, 19,005.89 and 10,619.69 is: 15,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,686.40 : 19,005.89 = 10,619.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,686.40/19,005.89 = 10,619.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,686.40x = 19,005.89 × 10,619.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,686.40x = 201,836,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,836,511.85/12,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.68

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