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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.71, 19,154.54 and 10,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.71, 19,154.54 and 10,158.66 is: 15,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.71 : 19,154.54 = 10,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.71/19,154.54 = 10,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.71x = 19,154.54 × 10,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.71x = 194,584,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,584,484.71/12,786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.72

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