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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,728.40, 19,014.88 and 10,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,728.40, 19,014.88 and 10,134.24 is: 15,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,728.40 : 19,014.88 = 10,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,728.40/19,014.88 = 10,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,728.40x = 19,014.88 × 10,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,728.40x = 192,701,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,701,357.49/12,728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.48

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