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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,749.70, 19,108.26 and 10,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,749.70, 19,108.26 and 10,285.68 is: 15,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,749.70 : 19,108.26 = 10,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,749.70/19,108.26 = 10,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,749.70x = 19,108.26 × 10,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,749.70x = 196,541,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,541,447.72/12,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.38

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