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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,687.57, 19,007.55 and 10,620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,687.57, 19,007.55 and 10,620.81 is: 15,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,687.57 : 19,007.55 = 10,620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,687.57/19,007.55 = 10,620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,687.57x = 19,007.55 × 10,620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,687.57x = 201,875,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,875,577.12/12,687.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.29

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