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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,783.96, 19,150.29 and 10,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,783.96, 19,150.29 and 10,155.78 is: 15,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,783.96 : 19,150.29 = 10,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,783.96/19,150.29 = 10,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,783.96x = 19,150.29 × 10,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,783.96x = 194,486,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,486,132.18/12,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.29

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