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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,759.29, 19,139.32 and 10,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,759.29, 19,139.32 and 10,555.32 is: 15,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759.29 : 19,139.32 = 10,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759.29/19,139.32 = 10,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759.29x = 19,139.32 × 10,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759.29x = 202,021,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,021,647.18/12,759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.30

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