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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.42, 19,138.59 and 10,692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.42, 19,138.59 and 10,692.18 is: 16,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.42 : 19,138.59 = 10,692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.42/19,138.59 = 10,692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.42x = 19,138.59 × 10,692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.42x = 204,633,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633,249.23/12,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,018.99

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