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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,785.76, 19,147.68 and 10,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,785.76, 19,147.68 and 10,578.24 is: 15,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,785.76 : 19,147.68 = 10,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,785.76/19,147.68 = 10,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,785.76x = 19,147.68 × 10,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,785.76x = 202,548,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548,754.48/12,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.75

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