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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.58, 19,154.35 and 10,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.58, 19,154.35 and 10,158.54 is: 15,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.58 : 19,154.35 = 10,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.58/19,154.35 = 10,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.58x = 19,154.35 × 10,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.58x = 194,580,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,580,230.65/12,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.54

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