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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,789.78, 19,174.95 and 10,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,789.78, 19,174.95 and 10,612.50 is: 15,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,789.78 : 19,174.95 = 10,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,789.78/19,174.95 = 10,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,789.78x = 19,174.95 × 10,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,789.78x = 203,494,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,494,156.88/12,789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.68

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