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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.33, 19,055.79 and 7,156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.33, 19,055.79 and 7,156.71 is: 10,721.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.33 : 19,055.79 = 7,156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.33/19,055.79 = 7,156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.33x = 19,055.79 × 7,156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.33x = 136,376,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,376,762.85/12,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.17

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