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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,788.65, 19,157.43 and 10,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,788.65, 19,157.43 and 10,160.61 is: 15,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,788.65 : 19,157.43 = 10,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,788.65/19,157.43 = 10,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,788.65x = 19,157.43 × 10,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,788.65x = 194,651,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,651,174.83/12,788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.62

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