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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,787.72, 19,091.87 and 10,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,787.72, 19,091.87 and 10,819.96 is: 16,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,787.72 : 19,091.87 = 10,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,787.72/19,091.87 = 10,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,787.72x = 19,091.87 × 10,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,787.72x = 206,573,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,573,269.73/12,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.03

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