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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,789.60, 19,166.40 and 10,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,789.60, 19,166.40 and 10,161.60 is: 15,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,789.60 : 19,166.40 = 10,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,789.60/19,166.40 = 10,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,789.60x = 19,166.40 × 10,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,789.60x = 194,761,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,761,290.24/12,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.10

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