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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.56, 19,073.52 and 10,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.56, 19,073.52 and 10,653.44 is: 15,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.56 : 19,073.52 = 10,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.56/19,073.52 = 10,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.56x = 19,073.52 × 10,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.56x = 203,198,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,198,600.91/12,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.03

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